À l'Olympia cover

À l'Olympia

Jorge Ben · 1975

42 min · 8 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock

A vibrant fusion of samba and bossa nova, infused with Jorge Ben's charismatic vocal style and rhythmic guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • danceable rhythms for gatherings
  • charismatic vocals for sing-alongs
  • playful energy throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek heavy emotional weight

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'À l'Olympia' was released in 1975, Jorge Ben had already established himself as a prominent figure in Brazilian music, following his breakthrough album 'Samba Esquema Novo' in 1963. This live album captures the energy of his performances during a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his evolution into a celebrated international artist while solidifying his unique sound that blends samba rock with jazz influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bebete vãobora / Crioula / Cadê Tereza 4:15
  • 2 Zazueira 5:25
  • 3 Por causa de você, menina / Chove chuva / Mas que nada 4:38
  • 4 Taj Mahal 6:20
  • 5 Os alquimistas estão chegando 4:20
  • 6 Fio maravilha 4:12
  • 7 Luciana 6:25
  • 8 Caramba... Galileu da Galiléia 7:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata