África Brasil (CD)


Jorge Ben

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Amoeba Review

Tiffany Anders 06/03/2010

Undoubtedly one of the best releases to come out of the Brazilian samba scene of the 1970’s, Jorge Ben’s Africa Brasil is pure ecstasy. The album swoons with a myriad of layered beats and percussion, jangly guitars and beautiful vocal arrangements. The album opens with the get on your feet and dance track “Ponta De Lance Africano (Umbabarauma)” and doesn’t let up with tracks “Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro” and “Xica De Silva,” which carry just as much fire. On the track “Taj Mahal” you will find an instantly recognizable melody, this is because British rocker Rod Stewart lifted the melody for his song “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Jorge Ben sued Rod Stewart for plagiarism and as a result Stewart agreed to donate the proceeds from the song to UNICEF. Africa Brasil is an absolutely stunning listen and an essential addition for any funk/soul collection.



Track Listing



Disc 1 Titles
Artist
Length
1.
Ponta de Lança Africano (Umbabarauma)
Jorge Ben 03:52
2.
Hermes Trimegisto Escreveu
Jorge Ben 03:02
3.
O Filósofo
Jorge Ben 03:27
4.
Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro
Jorge Ben 03:53
5.
O Plebeu
Jorge Ben 03:07
6.
Taj Mahal
Jorge Ben 03:09
7.
Xica da Silva
Jorge Ben 04:05
8.
A História de Jorge
Jorge Ben 03:49
9.
Camisa 10 da Gávea
Jorge Ben 04:04
10.
Cavaleiro Do Cavalo Imaculado
Jorge Ben 04:46
11.
África Brasil (Zumbi)
Jorge Ben 03:47

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