Jorge Ben - frica Brasil
Not the most pure example of the Brazilian sound (but then what one record can define a whole country?), its energy is still infectious in the most stereotypically Brazilian (read: wonderful) way. Funk, samba, and Musica Popular de Brasileira gets all mashed up into a spectacular presentation that never slows down. Rod Stewart ripped off "Taj Mahal" for "If You Want My Body," but screw it, it's still a great song, as is "Xica Da Silva" and the opener, the bursting "Ponta de Lanca Africano." If you own just one Brazilian record, etc.


Good stuff. I found this album on vinyl a few weeks ago - Not even sure if there is a CD reissue and if there is - its decently hard to get ahold of. - Dont be hatin' on Rod Stewart