AM’s Tasty Grooves Mixtape

Week 1 Mixtape

Question:

“You got to meet your most idolized musician, who would it be,” -Jason From Indiana

Answer:

JORGE BEN

1. Ponta de Lanca Africano

3. Take It Easy My Brother Charles

About the Artist

Brazilian musical artist, Jorge Ben, got his first big shine from the composition of track number 2 “Mas Que Nada” at age 23 (decade of the groovy sixties). At the time of his most influential work, musica popular brasileria was more about challenging Brazil’s political authorities and singing of reform. Jorge Ben, however, didn’t allow the frustration of political supremacy overshadow his musical talent. Using his bossa nova guitar skills, Ben created a style of music that dashed a touch of the African West Coast to a seductive Brazilian groove.

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1. Uh…well.

2. Super obscure Jorge Ben record…thanks Chris.

3. This record is magic.

1. Breezy Surf-Psych.

2. One of Jorge’s meanest and dirtiest sounding records. Can’t get enough.

3. A favorite of mine for many years.

Sorry for the delay in new posts. Been a little under the weather. Maybe you care. Maybe you don’t…but here’s what’s been in my vintage 1989 stereo system as of late.

Jorge Ben: Africa Brasil