VINYL FORMAT. Originally released in 1970, Fôrça Bruta is an absolute classic from one of Brazil's most consistently great artists. Despite being embraced by the tropicalia movement (with Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa both covering his songs) there are no psychedelic meanderings to be found within these grooves -- this set is pure samba-soul. Jorge Ben is backed here by the innovative Trio Mocotó who never overplay and allow his soulful vocal delivery and samba guitar to be the centerpieces. 180 gram vinyl.

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A greatest-hits compilation from one of Brazil's most prolific composers and performers. All of the necessary hits are present that even someone unacquainted with Jorge Ben's music might recognize: "Mas Que Nada," "Que Maravilha," and "Que Pena." With one exception, all of the songs here were recorded between 1963-1976, his golden age of fame. The album starts out with "Que Pena," a light jazz number that picks up some tempo, moving into a samba as it progresses. It moves into his sign...   [ read more ]

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Recorded with little rehearsal and only two acoustic guitars (plus a percussionist) for accompaniment, Gil e Jorge focuses squarely on the individual talents of Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben as musicians, vocalists, performers, and improvisers. Of course, they prove up to the task. The nine lengthy tracks on the album (it was originally configured as a double LP) feature Gil and Ben interacting to a high degree, trading lines and often repeating them several times. The best tracks here -- {&"Ne...   [ read more ]

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