Released 50 years ago
África Brasil
Jorge Ben · 1976
41 min · 11 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock
A vibrant fusion of samba, bossa nova, and rock that celebrates African heritage with rhythmic exuberance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- uplifting energy for daytime
- engaging storytelling with each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid cohesive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'África Brasil' came at a pivotal moment in Jorge Ben's career following his successful album 'Samba Esquema Novo'. This album marked his growing recognition and experimentation with blending traditional Brazilian sounds with international influences, solidifying his role as a key figure in the Música Popular Brasileira movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ponta de lança africano (Umbabarauma) 3:58
- 2 Hermes Trismegisto escreveu 3:04
- 3 O filósofo 3:30
- 4 Meus filhos, meu tesouro 3:53
- 5 O plebeu 3:18
- 6 Taj Mahal 3:10
- 7 Xica da Silva 4:00
- 8 A história de Jorge 3:53
- 9 Camisa 10 da Gávea 4:18
- 10 Cavaleiro do cavalo imaculado 4:43
- 11 África Brasil (Zumbi) 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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