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Refavela
World · 1977 · 10 tracks

Refavela

Gilberto Gil

A heavy-grooving intersection of Nigerian highlife, American funk, and Brazilian samba. Radiant, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in the global Black experience.

1977 · Warner Music Brasil

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A radiant and rhythmic celebration of Afro-Brazilian identity that feels both politically urgent and physically liberating.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Refavela
3:53
02
Ilê ayê
3:05
03
Aqui e agora
4:10
04
No norte da saudade
4:19
05
Babá alapalá
3:36
06
Sandra
4:47
07
Samba do avião
3:33
08
Era nova
3:59
09
Balafon
3:56
10
Patuscada de Gandhi
2:32
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive call-and-response vocal entry on Ilê ayê that instantly shifts the energy from a simmer to a boil.
The hypnotic, interlocking percussion patterns on Balafon that create a bridge between Lagos and Salvador.
The smooth, brass-led transition into the bossa-funk hybrid of Samba do avião that feels like a plane touching down.
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How does Refavela sound next to the rest of Gilberto Gil's catalogue?

Identity+1.8σ

The writing leans notably further into identity than the rest of the catalogue.

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