JORGE BENによる1983年のアルバム『DADIVA』がVampisoulから復刻され、音楽愛好家に再びその魔法を届ける。ブラジル音楽の巨匠であるJORGE BENが創り出したこの作品は、サンバ、ボサノヴァ、ファンクのエッセンスを絶妙に融合させた珠玉の一枚。オリジナルリリース当時から高い評価を受け、長らく入手困難だったこの名盤が、ついにその輝きを取り戻す。

「Oe Oe Faz O Carro De Boi Na Estrada」や「Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta」など、代表曲の数々は、JORGE BENの卓越したギターワークとソウルフルなボーカルが織りなす絶妙なハーモニーが特徴。アルバム全体を通して、豊かなリズムとメロディが絡み合い、ブラジル音楽の深遠な魅力を存分に味わえる。

復刻盤ならではのリマスタリングによる高音質は、オリジナルの豊かで複雑なサウンドスケープを余すところなく再現しており、音楽の本質を追求するリスナーにとっても満足のいく仕上がりとなっている。JORGE BENはそのキャリアを通じて珠玉の名曲を散りばめた膨大かつ多様なリリース作品を有しているが、この『DADIVA』はそのハイライトのひとつである。『DADIVA』は、ブラジル音楽の歴史において欠かすことのできない重要な作品であり、この機会にぜひその真髄を体感してほしい。

A1."Eu Quero Ver A Rainha" (feat Tim Maia) (4:10)
A2."Conquero" (4:24)
A3."Dadiva Dada" (5:00)
A4."Taj Mahal/Filho Maravilha/Pais Tropical" (7:57)
B1."A Loba Comeu O Canario" (4:03)
B2."Ana Tropicana" (3:45)
B3."Energia Bom Bom" (4:37)
B4."Rio Babilonia" (4:57)
B5."O Reino Encantado Do Amor" (4:30)

So many hits on this awesome 1983 recording by one of the giants of Brazilian music, Jorge Ben. This masterpiece includes the great boogie joint ‘Rio Babilonia’ as well as the all-time classics ‘Taj Mahal/Pais Tropical’, the soulful opener ‘Eu Quero Ver A Rainha’ featuring Tim Maia, and many other samba funk jams arranged by Lincoln Olivetti.

Hard to find on vinyl these days, this reissue will make many collectors happy!

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Jorge Ben is someone who needs no introduction. Since his first hits in the 60s, this artist has become one of the greatest icons of Brazilian pop music. His anthems "Mais Que Nada" or "Pais Tropical" are probably two of the most ever-listened Brazilian songs of all time.
After being involved in the Tropicalia movement and incorporating the influences of Afro-American funk into his repertoire, with the support of his backing band -Trio Mocotó-, his very personal samba sound also opened up to the new musical trends coming from the States at the edge of the 70s.
Boogie and disco music were making headway and soon became popular in the Brazilian market. Jorge Ben's albums recorded at the beginning of the 80s reflect this trend and deliver a good number of outstanding tunes.
This masterpiece includes the great boogie joint ‘Rio Babilonia’ as well as the all-time classics ‘Taj Mahal/Pais Tropical’, the soulful opener ‘Eu Quero Ver A Rainha’ featuring Tim Maia, and many other samba funk jams arranged by Lincoln Olivetti.

An essential addition to any Brazilian music collection.