HIGHLIGHTS So many hits on this awesome 1983 recording by one of

the giants of Brazilian music, Jorge Ben. This masterpiece includes the

great boogie joint 'Rio Babilonia' as well as the all-time classics 'Taj

Mahal/Pais Tropical', the soulful opener 'Eu Quero Ver A Rainha'

featuring Tim Maia, and many other samba funk jams arranged by

Lincoln Olivetti. Very hard to find on vinyl these days, this reissue will

make many collectors happy!

DESCRIPTION Jorge Ben is someone who needs no introduction. Since

his first hits in the 60s, this artist has become one of the greatest

icons of Brazilian pop music. His anthems "Mais Que Nada" or "Pais

Tropical" are probably two of the most ever-listened Brazilian songs of

all time. After being involved in the Tropicalia movement and

incorporating the influences of Afro-American funk into his repertoire,

with the support of his backing band -Trio Mocotó-, his very personal

samba sound also opened up to the new musical trends coming from

the States at the edge of the 70s. Boogie and disco music were

making headway and soon became popular in the Brazilian market.

Jorge Ben's albums recorded at the beginning of the 80s reflect this

trend and deliver a good number of outstanding tunes. This

masterpiece includes the great boogie joint 'Rio Babilonia' as well as

the all-time classics 'Taj Mahal/Pais Tropical', the soulful opener 'Eu

Quero Ver A Rainha' featuring Tim Maia, and many other samba funk

jams arranged by Lincoln Olivetti. An essential addition to any

Brazilian music collection.

TRACKLISTING: 01. EU QUERO VER A RAINHA FEAT. TIM MAIA 02. CONQUERO

03. DÁDIVA DADA 04. TAJ MAHAL / FILHO MARAVILHA / PAIS

TROPICAL 05. A LOBA COMEU O CANÁRIO 06. ANA TROPICANA

07. ENERGIA