We are extremely proud to be releasing this long-awaited collection of Jorge Ben covers in March 2009. With such classics under his belt as ‘Mas Que Nada’, covered by the likes of Sergio Mendes, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Al Jarreau, and the song ‘Taj Mahal’ which was the source of Rod Stewart’s ‘Do You Think I’m Sexy?’, Ben is a huge force in Brazilian popular music.

Often described as the James Brown of Brazilian music due to his prolific output, he is the most sampled Brazilian artist ever ranging from the Black Eyed Peas to DJ Marky (LK).

Jorge Ben Jr’s song catalogue has been covered by some of the finest bands in Brazil. This selection represents a more dance-floor orientated outing including mega-rarities for the collecting fiends like Cosa Nostra by Os Mutreteiros Grilados, to tracks that even Ben himself never got around to singing like Rei Do Maracatu's Cyro Aguiar.

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1. Nascer Silvas - Tenha Fe, Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai
2. Elza Soares - Pulo Pulo
3. Wilson Simonal - Silva Linheira
4. Osmar Milito - Rita Jeep
5. Wilson Simonal - Zazueira
6. Osmar Milito - Quem Mandou
7. Doris Monteiro - Se Voce Quiser Mas Sem Bronquear
8. Wilson Simonal - Que Pena
9. Oscar Milito - Morre O Burro Fica Homem
10. Originais Do Samba - La Vem Salgueiro
11. Os Brazoes - Carolina Carol Bela
12. Wilson Simonal - Crioula
13. Sonia Santos - Speed
14. Claudette Soares - Eles Querem E Amar
15. Os Increveis - Vandador De Bananas
16. Wilson Simonal - Brasil Eu Fico
17. Cyro Aguiar - Rei Do Maracatu
18. Wilson Simonal - Resposta
19. Elza Soares - Mas Que Nada
20. Wilson Simonal - Pais Tropical
21. Originais Do Samba - Cade Tereza
22. Marijo - Fio Maravilha
23. Originais Do Samba - Tenha Fe, Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai
24. Os Brazoes - Que Mara Vilha
25. Os Mutreteiros Grilados - Cosa Nostra
26. Originais Do Samba - Faldor Passa Mal