If You Like Fôrça Bruta by Jorge Ben, Listen to These 4 Albums

Recommendations based on

Fôrça Bruta

By Jorge Ben

This recommendation by Paulo Sakae Tahira, Owner of Patuá Discos in São Paulo, Brazil.

Many people worldwide relate Jorge Ben to hits like “Mas Que Nada” and “Chove Chuva” as well as his Afro-samba-jazz in the 1960s. With Fôrça Bruta, he found his sound, which he describes as “samba school beat after the carnival parade.” With the legendary Trio Mocotó and long recording sessions, he made a record that brought a standard beat to the samba rock movement in tracks like “O Telefone Tocou Novamente” and “Oba, Lá Vem Ela.”

Recommendation #1

Maravilhas Contemporâneas

By Luiz Melodia

In the 1970s, labels were observing what brought thousands of young Black people to big clubs in Rio de Janeiro and wanted to get into the movement, first with vinyl compilations of the best DJs in town and later with a Brazilian scene for the bands to enter in the venues. Maravilhas Contemporâneas is from these times, although it does not exactly follow this reference. It is an outstanding record with a great band backing Melodia at his best. With songs like “Veleiro Azul” and “Congênito,” he established a style that followed him during the rest of his career.

Recommendation #2

Bebeto

Bebeto

Samba rock is not a blend of samba and rock, but rather a dance style with roots in Black backyard parties of the late 1950s. The genre changed throughout time, and DJs played a major role, choosing dance tracks that could go from jazz to soul to samba to ‘60s rock. One of the most important artists and albums of samba rock, Bebeto’s first LP is a masterpiece. With songs like the anthem “Segura a Nega,” he paved his career with several hits in the style.

Recommendation #3

Luis Vagner

Luis Vagner

This is the second album from the outstanding guitar player, who was honored by Jorge Ben in the “Luiz Vagner Guitarreiro” track. Like Bedeu and Pau Brasil, Vagner represents southern Brazil where the style is called samba rock. Tracks like “Guitarreiro,” “Tesourão,” and “Lá No Partenon” make this record a classic, in addition to the groovy “Frescura de Uma Mulher.”

Recommendation #4

Samba-Tropi

Wilson Das Neves

Wilson Das Neves is one of the greatest Brazilian drummers. The timbales in the drum set, which became a Das Neves trademark for ages, were used for the first time on this record. Released by the great Elenco label, Samba-Tropi is definitely a holy grail in Brazilian vinyl culture.