Dinorah, Dinorah is a Brazilian song written by Ivan Lins and Vitor Martins, originally released by Ivan Lins in 1977. The Portuguese lyrics tell a seductive vignette around the character Dinorah at social gatherings and in intimate moments. The tune was popularized internationally by George Benson’s instrumental rendition on the 1980 album Give Me the Night, produced by Quincy Jones - Benson’s guitar lines and Brazilian‑influenced rhythm showcase Brazilian jazz fusion. It earned a 1981 Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Jones and Jerry Hey, and it has been covered by artists such as Elis Regina in 1979 and others since. The piece is known for its intricate chords, Brazilian rhythms, and a tempo around 119 beats per minute, making it a staple in jazz and Brazilian music repertoires.
