Cat No MANTCD027

The legendary composer of ‘Mas Que Nada’ Jorge Ben has sold more records in his four-decade career than any other living Brazilian pop artist.

Here we present a very special hand-picked selection of the 70s and early 80s material, reputed to be some of his best works and on which this giant’s reputation rests.

In Brazil, Jorge Ben holds a position in the heart of the nation not far removed from that of Paul McCartney in Britain: a national treasure who has written countless great songs. His New Year’s Eve live show on Ipanema Beach has become a permanent annual fixture that attracts what are believed to be the largest crowds for a musical event anywhere in the Western hemisphere:up to half a million people passed through on the last occasion.

His live shows are still some of the most electrifying anywhere in the world, and once you’ve heard the 17 corkers we’ve put together for you here, there’s just one more thing for you to do. See him live. Anywhere. Any time. At any cost.

• A unique compilation from one of Brazil’s greatest artists featuring tracks produced at the height of his popularity and most exciting period.

• Featuring 17 funky tracks from the late 60s and early 70s – reputedly his finest recordings.

• Beautifully packaged with an authoritative sleevenote from John Armstrong (compiler of Brazil -The Essential album among many other albums on Latin American music) on Jorge Ben’s life and career