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África Brasil
World · 1976 · 11 tracks

África Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

High-voltage electric guitars meet heavy Afro-Brazilian percussion. A landmark fusion of funk, soul, and samba that pulses with stadium-sized confidence.

1976 · Philips

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A relentless, sun-drenched celebration of Afro-Brazilian identity and rhythmic power.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Ponta de lança africano (Umbabarauma)
3:52
02
Hermes Trismegisto escreveu
3:03
03
O filósofo
3:27
04
Meus filhos, meu tesouro
3:53
05
O plebeu
3:08
06
Taj Mahal
3:09
07
Xica da Silva
4:05
08
A história de Jorge
3:50
09
Camisa 10 da Gávea
4:05
10
Cavaleiro do cavalo imaculado
4:46
11
África Brasil (Zumbi)
3:47
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive opening drum break of Umbabarauma that immediately sets a high-voltage pace for the entire record.
The hypnotic, repetitive 'Te-te-te' vocal hook in Taj Mahal that transforms a love story into a universal dance floor mantra.
The heavy, distorted guitar riff on Zumbi that bridges the gap between traditional African history and 70s psychedelic rock.
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How does África Brasil sound next to the rest of Jorge Ben Jor's catalogue?

Electric Guitar+2.2σ

The instrumentation foregrounds electric guitar far more than the catalogue usually does.

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