Jorge Ben - A Tabua De EsmeraldaFormat : LP Label : Survival Research Catalog # : SVVRCH 097LP Genre : Brazil During the mid 1970s, Jorge Ben could do no wrong. Known as the father of samba rock, Ben gained an international audience with an infectious singing style marked by bright optimism and funny satire; A Tbua de Esmeralda deviated from the script by delving into the alchemy of the Middle Ages, as well as the second coming of Jesus, but the production is so nuanced and his

a new set of songs by Maxine Funke

his own live band and local musicians

" Both are deep

but sweet “Myggsommer” gives away Terje’s secret love for quirky exotika

Soaring strings layered over shuffling multi-layered beats

and African rhythms and Brazilian grooves for David while reaffirming their common passion for jazz

Zopelar delivers yet another stunning release that blends depth

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These tracks are grounded in the hard-edged textures of electronic dance music

Like a tip of the hat to Herbert