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
Proper Music
Joao do Pife
Rubel
COIO3 (SOYUZ)
COIO3 (SOYUZ)
Hollie Cook
Ze Ibarra
Various Artists
Joao do Pife
Rubel
COIO3 (SOYUZ)
COIO3 (SOYUZ)
Luisa
Ze Ibarra
Arthus Fochi
Tenorio Jr
