Mayer Hawthorne's "Christmas Caipirinhas" Mixtape

I know it's past Christmas already, but I had to share this mixtape. Those of you already educated on Brazilian music will recognize many of these classic samba and MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) tracks. Those just getting started, enjoy! Track list below.

01 Doris e Miltinho - A Pedida É Samba
02 Djavan - Serrado
03 Cravo e Canela - Preco De Cada Um
04 Tenorio Jr - Nebulosa (Haircut Edit)
05 Tamba Trio - O Amor Que Acabou
06 Jorge Ben - O Telefone Tocou Novamente
07 Maria Bethânia - Último Desejo
08 Quarteto Em Cy - Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser
09 Jongo Trio - Feitinha Pro Poeta
10 Os Novos Crioulos - Mar Afunda
11 Emilio Santiago - Bananeira
12 Burnier e Cartier - Mirandolina
13 Orlandivo - Tamanco No Samba
14 MPB4 - Palhaços e Reis
15 João Donato - Amazonas
16 Marcos Valle - Mais do Que Valsa

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The Legendary Jorge Ben in NYC November 17th

Brazilian music legend Jorge Ben will take the stage at NYC's B.B. King Blues Club and Grill November 17th 2013. Get your tickets now they're sure to go fast. Even if you don't know his name, chances are you're familiar with at least one of his melodies or songs.



Following is an excerpt of a bio from the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill website:

In 1963, Jorge came on stage and sang "Mas Que Nada" (or "no way") to a small crowd that happened to include an executive from the recording company, Philips. One week later, Jorge Ben's first single was released. Jorge Ben Jor (born March 22, 1942 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian popular musician. His characteristic style fuses samba, funk, and rock into samba-rock, with lyrics that blend humor and satire with often esoteric subject matter. Born Jorge Duilio Lima Menezes, he initially took the stage name Jorge Ben after his mother's name (of Ethiopian origin)...

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Brazilian "Tropicalia" Legend
JORGE BEN JOR
November 17, 2013
Showtime @ 8:00PM
Doors Open @ 6:00PM
Tickets $65.00 in advance, $75.00 day of show
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill Website

"Benção do Samba"

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