Força Bruta is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben, released in September 1970, via Philips Records. It was recorded with the band Trio Mocotó, during the Brazilian military dictatorship. The album introduced acoustic samba-based music that was softer, darker, and less ornate than the singer's previous work. His largely unrehearsed late-night recording session saw the singer improvise alongside Trio Mocotó while experimenting with unconventional rhythmic arrangements, musical techniques and elements of soul, funk and rock. Ben's lyrics explored themes … read more
Força Bruta is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben, released in September 1970, via Philips Records. It was recorded with the ba… read more
Força Bruta is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben, released in September 1970, via Philips Records. It was recorded with the band Trio Mocotó, during the Brazilian … read more
Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician. His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as well as themes esoteric. Jorge's work has a unique importance for Brazilian music, as it incorporates new elements in swing and guitar playing, with characteristics of North American rock, soul and funk. Furthermore, he brought Arab and African influences, coming from his mother, born in E… read more
Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician. His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, … read more
Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician. His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska a… read more