The Second Case of the Jorge Ben Summer Party

This week I come back to a theme I did last summer:  a 2-hour tribute to my main man from Brazil, Jorge Ben.

I just can't get away from Brazil's JB in the summer... it is the perfect music for summertime. These songs conjure immediate relaxation... they come with a warm breeze. Witness effortless groove underpinned by JB's signature aggressively choppy strumming on an acoustic guitar, creating the mystical balance between sweet and street that characterizes the best American soul, such as the Muscle Shoals sound.

My first listening of a well-curated Jorge Ben greatest hits LP was among the greatest epiphanies in my history of music fandom. I knew that day that my trajectory had changed; it was a pivotal moment turning my attention to music of Brazil. 

I invite all of you to kick back today with my new mix of JB tunes. Let these good vibes fill your soul.