Originally released in 1970, Forca Bruta is an absolute classic from one of Brazil's most consistently great artists. Despite being embraced by the Tropicalia movement (with Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa both covering his songs) there are no psychedelic meandering to be found within these grooves, this set is pure samba-soul. Ben is backed here by the innovative Trio Mocotó who never overplay and allow his soulful vocal delivery and samba guitar to be the centerpieces. 180 gram vinyl.
We are extremely proud to be releasing this long-awaited collection of Jorge Ben covers in March 2009. With such classics under his belt as 'Mas Que Nada', covered by the likes of Sergio Mendes, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Al Jarreau, and the song 'Taj Mahal' which was the source of Rod Stewart's 'Do You Think I'm Sexy?', Ben is a huge force in Brazilian popular music. Often described as the James Brown of Brazilian music due to his prolific output, he is the most sampled Brazilian artist ever ranging from the Black Eyed Peas to DJ Marky (LK). Jorge Ben Jr's song catalogue has been covered by some of the finest bands in Brazil. This selection represents a more dance-floor orientated outing including mega-rarities for the collecting fiends like Cosa Nostra by Os Mutreteiros Grilados, to tracks that even Ben himself never got around to singing like Rei Do Maracatu's Cyro Aguiar.
Força Bruta Music Artist : Jorge Ben Music Label : Dusty Groove Release Date : 2007-08-28 Artistopia's Price :$13.98
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17 track compilation of quality material by Brazil's national treasure. The legendary composer of 'Mas Que Nada' Jorge Ben has sold more records in his four decade career than any other living Brazilian pop artist. This CD is a very special hand-picked selection of his 70's and early 80's material, considered to be some of his best work. 2001
Samba Esquema Novo Music Artist : Jorge Ben Music Label : Universal Import Release Date : 2005-07-19 Artistopia's Price :$20.49
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The 1963 Album Debut of the Legendary Samba Master from 1963. It Marks the First Recorded Appearance "Mas Que Nada", "Chove Chuva" and "Por Causa De Voce" and More.
Gil & Jorge Music Artist : Gilberto Gil Music Label : Polygram Records Release Date : 1992-05-19 Artistopia's Price :$14.98
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Recorded with only two acoustic guitars and a percussionist for accompaniment.
