A Tábua de Esmeralda cover

A Tábua de Esmeralda

Jorge Ben · 1974

40 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock

A vibrant fusion of samba rock and bossa nova, rich with mystical themes and rhythmic intricacies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • mystical themes for exploration
  • vibrant rhythms for gatherings
  • engaging storytelling with warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • need immediate impactful singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Jorge Ben had already established himself as a leading figure in Brazilian music, following his breakthrough album 'Samba Esporte Fino' in 1973. 'A Tábua de Esmeralda' marked a significant moment of artistic exploration for Ben, showcasing his unique blend of samba rock and esoteric lyrical themes that would define his sound moving forward.
Stylistic neighbors
Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes
If this clicks, go next to
África Brasil — Continues the vibrant fusion with deeper exploration of Afro-Brazilian themes.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Os alquimistas estão chegando os alquimistas".

  • 1 Os alquimistas estão chegando os alquimistas Start here 3:16
  • 2 O homem da gravata florida (A gravata florida de Paracelso) 3:06
  • 3 Errare humanum est 4:55
  • 4 Menina mulher da pele preta 2:56
  • 5 Eu vou torcer 3:13
  • 6 Magnólia 3:13
  • 7 Minha teimosia, uma arma pra te conquistar 2:43
  • 8 Zumbi 3:29
  • 9 Brother 2:54
  • 10 O namorado da viúva 2:02
  • 11 Hermes Trismegisto e sua celeste tábua de esmeraldas (Tratado hermético escrito pelo faraó egpicio Hermes Trimegisto e traduzido por Fulcanelli) 5:28
  • 12 Cinco minutos (5 minutos) 2:57

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata