Força Bruta

Jorge Ben Jor delivered another beautifully written love song. Released in 1970, this track demonstrates Ben Jor’s shedding of the limitations of Bossa Nova and Tropicália movements that took over Brazil in the 1960s. The fusion of American soul music and traditional Brazilian sounds makes for a touching and powerful sound. The combination of classical string arrangements and traditional Brazilian instrumentation adds a layer of complexity to this otherwise simple concept. As always, Ben Jor also delivers a gut-wrenchingly raw vocal performance that just adds to the charm and atmosphere of this already standout piece of music.