Forca Bruta

First time on CD in the US - and first time in the world in over 15 years! A groundbreaking album from the young Jorge Ben - one of Brazil's most soulful singers ever - heard here at a pivotal point in his career! Forca Bruta is a record forever transformed Brazilian music with its unique blend of samba and soul - and it features some tremendous rhythm work from Trio Mocoto - who bring in a wide variety of percussion techniques to make the whole thing groove. There's an earthy, laidback feel to the whole set - one that makes the album feel like a spontaneous expression of genius, even at the few points when larger orchestrations slide into the mix. The album's easily one of Jorge Ben's greatest - and it's a much-heralded Brazilian treasure that's finally getting reissued!