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It's impossible to pin point Jorge Ben as a single genre. an iconic album of Brazilian Tropicalism it incorporates Samba, Soul and Rock in unique and exciting ways. It speaks to the Modernist concept of Antropofagismo citing both American pop culture and local Carioca culture.
Highlights: Cadê Tereza and Charles, anjo 45
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MPB and Bossa Nova have enjoyed little bursts of popularity in the american consciousness, most recent one on clock app as of 2021ish? (Time is fake now) Point is I almost never see Jorge Ben Jor mentioned and that’s a travesty . I see Sergio Mendez mentioned all the time but his biggest hit Mas Que Nada was written by Jorge and is so much better and bathed in that samba feel, like everything Jorge makes. Listen to Puro Suingue a compilation/alternate takes Of some of Ben’s best, best track, imo, is track 6. O Telefone Tocou Novamente.
Hope you enjoy!
May 15, 2024
One of the most important samba composers in history, here you have a selection of his most iconic works.
Highlights: Diz que fui por aí and Mascarada
Jan 7, 2025
The first lp by Geovana incorporates traditional instruments, chorus singing and even speaking between a few of the song giving it a classic "Roda de samba" feeling for the album. Easy to image yourself drinking a "cold one" at night with everyone.
Highlights: Maitá
Jan 8, 2025
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One of the things I like the most about Pi.fyi and the current scale of users is that it's still noticeable when a rec was inspired by another.
Sometimes the rec directly mentions the other, but other times you can kinda assume that reading an especific thing here triggered a memory or an ideia.
It's very cute and interesting to notice the small influences interacting with other humans online can have.
Feb 11, 2025
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Hold up, I gotta check my inventory for advill.
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