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Ben

Jorge Ben · 1972

36 min · 11 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock

A vibrant fusion of samba, bossa nova, and rock that dances with joy and rhythm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyful rhythms that inspire movement
  • dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative music
  • dislike upbeat, lively energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Jorge Ben's 'Ben' was released in 1972 as his fifth studio album, following the successful 'Samba Esquema Novo' and 'Samba, Bossa Nova e Outros Sambas'. This album marked a key moment in his career, solidifying his signature sound that blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary influences, helping to establish him as a pivotal figure in Brazilian music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Morre o burro, fica o homem 2:06
  • 2 O circo chegou 2:44
  • 3 Paz e arroz 2:03
  • 4 Moça 4:58
  • 5 Domingo 23 3:48
  • 6 Fio Maravilha 2:13
  • 7 Quem cochicha o rabo espicha 3:27
  • 8 Caramba!... Galileu da Galileia 2:28
  • 9 Que nega é essa 3:32
  • 10 As rosas eram todas amarelas 3:52
  • 11 Taj Mahal 5:29

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