Name: Waimea 55.000
Brand: Jorge Ben

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BRZ45079

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691262475

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Jorge Ben

Genre GB

Latin / South American 

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Jorge Ben (now known as Jorge Ben Jor) is a Brazilian musician, vocalist, and songwriter. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the early 1960s, Ben gained international recognition as a samba artist and his song "Mas Que Nada" became popular when it was covered by Sérgio Mendes. With his unique style and talent, Jorge Ben has made a significant impact on the music industry.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

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Jorge Ben can do it all - vocalist, songwriter, musician, producer and to many their ‘all-round’ favourite Brazilian artist. Jorge has had an amazing career, involved in music from the early 60s through to the current day, writing countless classic songs for him and other artists. This awesome samba-disco-funk joint Waimea 55.000 is a lesser-known production, taken off a 7” B-side released on Som Livre in 1978. This is a gem which needed to be dusted off and given the wider audience it deserves. Baby Consuelo with her distinctive voice is one of Mr Bongo’s favourite Brazilian singers. Here we have Baby at the start in raw psychedelic hippy mode, giving a powerful vocal delivery where she manages to sound both badass and lovable.

Waimea 55.000

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