XICA DA SILVA
Back in stock due to demand, a reissue of a classic gem from our BRAZIL45 Series.
Featuring two versions of one of Jorge Ben’s most well-known and well-loved cuts. One by Ben himself, the other from South African icon, Miriam Makeba.
| Genre | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Style | Samba, MPB |
| Format | VINYL |
| Cat. no | BRZ45044R |
| Label | MR BONGO |
| Artist | JORGE BEN / MIRIAM MAKEBA |
| Release Date | 30/08/2024 |
| Carrier | 7" |
| Barcode | 5024017000063 |
| Stock | In stock |
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Two classic cuts from Jorge Ben and Miriam Makeba take either side of this Mr Bongo Brazil 45 reissue.
’Xica Da Silva’ is one of Jorge Ben’s most well-known and well-loved cuts, housed on the legendary Africa Brazil LP that deserves a place in every collection. A magical MPB cut, it instantly transports you to the shores of Rio de Janeiro. With a low-slung funky samba flavour, Ben’s absorbing vocal recounts the legend of one of Brazil's oldest black icons.
On the flip side, Miriam Makeba serves up an entrancing, slowed-down, grooved-out version of ‘Xica da Silva’. A highly influential singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist from South Africa, this low and slow interpretation is doused in strutting guitar, off-beat piano stabs and hypnotic drums providing the perfect platform to let Miriam’s vocal shine through.
Remastered with refreshed artwork.