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  
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
Doris Monteiro
Terry Callier
Ryo Kawasaki
Terry Callier
Satyajit Ray
Novalima
Lula Cortes
20th Century Steel Band
Caixa Cubo
anaiis & Grupo Cosmo
Noriel Vilela / Juca Chaves
Joao Bosco / Antonio Adolfo E A Brazuca
Jorge Ben
Soyuz
Renee Rosnes
Waldir Calmon