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Stan Getz & João Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto

Stan Getz & João Gilberto’s *Getz/Gilberto* (1964) is a landmark recording that fused American jazz with Brazilian music...

Jazz 1960S Brazil Bossa Nova

9.5 Brilliant

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Fela Kuti - Zombie

Fela Kuti’s “Zombie” is a landmark 1977 world music album originating from Nigeria. The record powerfully criticizes cor...

Political 1970S Funk Afrobeat

9.4 Excellent

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Mercedes Sosa - Gracias a la Vida

Mercedes Sosa’s Gracias a la Vida, released in 1971, showcases the Chilean and Argentinean singer's powerful voice inter...

Folk 1970S Protest Argentina

9.4 Excellent

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Jorge Ben Jor - Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor’s *Africa Brasil* (1976) represents a pivotal moment in Brazilian music. This album blends traditional sam...

1970S Funk Brazil Afro Brazilian

9.4 Excellent

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Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges - Clube da Esquina

Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges’ *Clube da Esquina* (1972) represents a pivotal moment in Brazilian music. This double alb...

1970S Brazil Mpb Mineiro

9.3 Excellent

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Fela Kuti - Expensive Shit

Fela Kuti’s “Expensive Shit” (1975) is a landmark Afrobeat album reflecting Nigeria's political and social realities. Re...

Political 1970S Funk Afrobeat

9.2 Excellent

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Chico Buarque - Construção

Chico Buarque’s *Construção* (1971) is a landmark Brazilian album blending sophisticated Música Popular Brasileira with...

Political 1970S Brazil Mpb

9.2 Excellent

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Caetano Veloso - Transa

Caetano Veloso’s 1972 album *Transa* offers a significant exploration of Brazilian music. Recorded while in exile during...

Rock 1970S Brazil Mpb

9.0 Excellent

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Mahmoud Ahmed - Ere Mela Mela

Mahmoud Ahmed’s *Ere Mela Mela* (1975) represents a significant moment in Ethiojazz. This album showcases the Ethiopian...

1970S Funk East African Ethiopia

9.0 Excellent

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Gilberto Gil - Refazenda

Gilberto Gil’s Refazenda (1975) is a significant world-music album exploring Brazilian musical heritage. The record blen...

1970S Brazil Mpb Tropicalia

8.7 Great

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Marisa Monte - Mais

Marisa Monte’s *Mais* (1991) represents a significant moment in Brazilian music. This album showcases her distinctive vo...

Pop 1990S Brazil Mpb

8.7 Great

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Caetano Veloso - Livro

Released in 1997, Livro is a studio album by Brazilian MPB musician Caetano Veloso. The album features lush orchestral a...

1990S Singer Songwriter Brazil Bossa Nova

8.5 Great

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Egberto Gismonti - Dança das Cabeças

"Dança das Cabeças" is a 1977 album by Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti, released on the ECM label. The album feature...

Classical Guitar 1970S Brazil

8.5 Great

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Hermeto Pascoal - Slaves Mass

"Slaves Mass" is a 1977 album by Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal. The record is recognized...

Experimental Percussion 1970S Jazz Fusion

8.3 Great

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Djavan - Luz

Luz is a studio album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Djavan, released in 1982. It combines m...

Pop 1980S Brazil Mpb

8.2 Great

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Gilberto Gil - Expresso 2222

Expresso 2222 is a 1972 studio album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gilberto Gil. Recorded after his ret...

1970S Brazil Funky Mpb

8.2 Great

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Lenine - Na Pressão

Na Pressão is the 1999 studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Lenine, who hails from the state of Pernambuco. The r...

Pop 1990S Brazil Mpb

8.1 Great

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Caetano Veloso - Araçá Azul

"Araçá Azul" is a 1972 studio album by the acclaimed Brazilian musician and composer Caetano Veloso. Released shortly af...

Avant Garde Experimental 1970S Brazil

7.8 Good

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Gilberto Gil - Parabolicamará

Parabolicamará is a 1991 album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gilberto Gil. Its title joins the ideas of...

1990S Brazil Reggae Afro Brazilian

7.6 Good

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Airto Moreira - Natural Feelings

Natural Feelings is a 1970 album by Brazilian drummer and percussionist Airto Moreira, released early in his career as a...

Percussion 1970S Jazz Fusion Brazil

7.4 Good