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Release Date: 30 August 2024
Label: Mr Bongo
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5024017000063
Genres: World Music Brazil
Description
Two classic cuts from Jorge Ben and Miriam Makeba take either side of this Mr Bongo Brazil 45 reissue.
'Xica Da Silva' is one of Jorge Ben's most well-known and well-loved cuts, housed on the legendary Africa Brazil LP that deserves a place in every collection. A magical MPB cut, it instantly transports you to the shores of Rio de Janeiro. With a low-slung funky samba flavour, Ben's absorbing vocal recounts the legend of one of Brazil's oldest black icons.
On the flip side, Miriam Makeba serves up an entrancing, slowed-down, grooved-out version of 'Xica da Silva'. A highly influential singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist from South Africa, this low and slow interpretation is doused in strutting guitar, off-beat piano stabs and hypnotic drums providing the perfect platform to let Miriam's vocal shine through.
Remastered with refreshed artwork.
Tracklisting
Wilson Simonal / Trio Mocoto
Sandra de Sa / Equipe Radio Cidade
Bossa Tres / Ana Rosely
Jorge Ben & Toquinho / Joao Donato
Jorge Ben / Miriam Makeba
Juan Almeida
Los Reyes 73
Various Artists
Wilson Simonal / Trio Mocoto
Sandra de Sa / Equipe Radio Cidade
Bossa Tres / Ana Rosely
Jorge Ben & Toquinho / Joao Donato
Jorge Ben / Miriam Makeba
Ana Frango Eletrico
Elizete Cardoso
Sergio Mendes Trio
