Samba · Samba-rock, Brazilian soul, Samba-soul

Jorge Ben Jor

Type Solo artistFamily SambaDebut 1963State Rio de JaneiroTier S · Legend

Created samba-rock with a unique guitar and swing: "Mas Que Nada", "País Tropical", "Taj Mahal".

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Solo artist from Rio de Janeiro, on record since 1963. Listed in the Samba family, under Samba-rock, Brazilian soul and Samba-soul. Ranked among the catalogue's legends (tier S). Has 4 songs in the timeline and 5 essential albums.

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In the timeline 4

Essential albums

1963
Samba Esquema Novo
Jorge Ben Jor
The debut that founded samba-rock, with "Mas Que Nada" and "Vem Morena".
1970
Força Bruta
Jorge Ben
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
1974
A Tábua de Esmeralda
Jorge Ben
Samba-rock, guitar and alchemy; Jorge Ben's most celebrated record.
1975
Gil & Jorge: Ogum, Xangô
Gilberto Gil e Jorge Ben
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
1976
África Brasil
Jorge Ben
Samba-funk with "Taj Mahal" and "Ponta de Lança Africano".