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
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