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Banda Black Rio | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Sounds
• ASIN: B000007XCK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,199 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Gafiera Universal

2. Vidigal

3. Expresso Madureira

4. Leblon Via Vaz Lobo

5. Cravo E Canela

6. Maria Fumaca

7. Miss Sheryl

8. Mr. Funky Samba

9. Samboreando

10. Rio de Fevereiro

11. Casa Forte

12. Chega Mais

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jamiroquai's sources, February 24, 2000

By 

skaren (Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of (Audio CD)

I've heard that Jamiroquai's Jay has been buying Banda Black Rio bootlegs for years now. And if you listen closely these two bands sound overwhelmingly alike(except BBR has been around for much longer). At any rate--BBR is not to be missed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars first class, July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of (Audio CD)

One of the best records anybody could ever hope to own. It's a cocktail of 70s funk and classic Brasilia. A joyous, uplifting, unique and utterly brilliant CD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great CD by a Great Group!, November 3, 2003

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M. Katayama-Lee (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of (Audio CD)

I also agree with another reviewer, that if you listen to Banda Black Rio you will definitely hear elements of their music that have been used by groups, such as Jamiroquai (a great group to check out if you haven't already!). However Banda Black Rio were originals in the style they helped make popular. A wonderful fusion of jazz, funk, and samba. It could easily be compared to an instrumental version of other late 70's early 80's funk bands, such as Kool & The Gang or Earth, Wind & Fire, except with a Brazilian twist. My three favorite tracks from this CD are "Maria Fumaca", "Mr. Funk Samba", and "Cravo e Canela". A must have for any fans of late 70's funk!