Jorge Ben A Tábua De Esmeralda Brazil LP Samba Bossanova latin mpb tim maia jazz

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Brand new LP. Sealed. Photos are stock images.
OFFICIALLY RELEASED.... this is not the low quality European boot on "Survival Research."
Imported from Brazil's POLYSOM DISCOS
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A1 Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Os Alquimistas 3:16 A2 O Homem Da Gravata Florida (A Gravata Florida De Paracelso) 3:06 A3 Errare Humanum Est 4:55 A4 Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta 2:56 A5 Eu Vou Torcer 3:13 A6 Magnólia 3:13 B1 Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar 2:43 B2 Zumbi 3:29 B3 Brother 2:54 B4 O Namorado Da Viúva 2:02 B5 Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste Tábua De Esmeraldas (Tratado Hermético Escrito Pelo Faraó Egpicio Hermes Trimegisto E Traduzido Por Fulcanelli) 5:28 B6 Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos)
Reissued from the original 1974 edition; Repress in 2020, almost identical to the reissue of 2010, but with the manufacturer information on the label being smaller and not rising above the listing for track five; Inner sleeve with lyrics (as in the 2010 reissue).
🧙‍♂️ Album Description: Jorge Ben – A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974) Jorge Ben’s A Tábua de Esmeralda is widely regarded as one of the most mystical, poetic, and sonically rich masterpieces in Brazilian music history. Released in 1974, this concept album marries alchemy, esoteric philosophy, and Afro-Brazilian spirituality with infectious grooves rooted in samba, soul, psychedelia, and MPB.
Lyrically, Ben dives into the writings of Hermes Trismegistus, Paracelsus, and alchemy, exploring themes of spiritual transformation, magic, and cosmic love. Songs like “Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando,” “Errare Humanum Est,” and “O Homem da Gravata Florida” reflect his fascination with arcane knowledge and metaphysics, set to percussive, sensual, and harmonically dense arrangements.
Musically, the album is a pinnacle of samba-rock innovation — layered with groovy guitar licks, warm analog production, and Ben’s signature swinging, chant-like vocal phrasing. It walks the line between deep Afro-Brazilian roots and a cosmic, pan-spiritual futurism, and its influence is still felt across genres like neo-soul, tropicalia, and Brazilian funk.
Genres: MPB, Samba-Rock, Psychedelic Samba, Brazilian Soul, Concept Album Keywords: Jorge Ben, A Tábua de Esmeralda, samba rock, alchemy, Hermeticism, esotericism, Afro-Brazilian mysticism, 1970s Brazil, rare groove, MPB classic
🎶 50 Similar or Complementary Albums These albums echo Tábua de Esmeralda’s blend of spiritual inquiry, groove-heavy rhythms, and Afro-Brazilian identity, from MPB titans to experimentalists and obscure visionaries.
🌀 Other Jorge Ben Classics Jorge Ben – África Brasil (1976)
Jorge Ben – Ben (1972)
Jorge Ben – Força Bruta (1970)
Jorge Ben – Jorge Ben (1969)
Jorge Ben – Solta o Pavão (1975)
🌿 Spiritual & Esoteric MPB Tim Maia – Racional Vol. 1 (1975)
Gilberto Gil – Refavela (1977)
Gilberto Gil – Expresso 2222 (1972)
Caetano Veloso – Araçá Azul (1973)
Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges – Clube da Esquina (1972)
Lô Borges – Lô Borges (1972)
Fagner – Orós (1977)
Walter Franco – Revolver (1975)
Tom Zé – Estudando o Samba (1976)
Alceu Valença – Molhado de Suor (1974)
🔮 Groove, Funk & Soul Influences Cassiano – Imagem e Som (1971)
Cassiano – Cuban Soul (1976)
Hyldon – Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda (1975)
Luís Vagner – Simples (1982)
Banda Black Rio – Maria Fumaça (1977)
Carlos Dafé – Pra Que Vou Recordar (1978)
Gerson King Combo – Volume II (1978)
Toni Tornado – Toni Tornado (1972)
Sandra de Sá – Sandra Sá (1982)
Di Melo – Di Melo (1975)
🧠 Lyrical & Philosophical Depth Belchior – Alucinação (1976)
Raul Seixas – Krig-ha, Bandolo! (1973)
Zé Ramalho – Zé Ramalho (1978)
Secos & Molhados – Secos & Molhados (1973)
Jards Macalé – Jards Macalé (1972)
José Mauro – Obnoxius (1970)
Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai (1972)
Edu Lobo – Limite das Águas (1976)
Egberto Gismonti – Água e Vinho (1972)
Ney Matogrosso – Bandido (1976)
✨ Obscure or Psychedelic Pearls Os Mutantes – A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado (1970)
Novos Baianos – Acabou Chorare (1972)
Som Imaginário – Som Imaginário (1970)
O Terço – Criaturas da Noite (1975)
Marconi Notaro – No Sub Reino dos Metazoários (1973)
Lula Côrtes & Zé Ramalho – Paêbirú (1975)
Ave Sangria – Ave Sangria (1974)
Beto Guedes – A Página do Relâmpago Elétrico (1977)
Zé Rodrix – Soy Latino Americano (1976)
Itamar Assumpção – Beleléu, Leléu, Eu (1980)
🌈 Groove-Adjacent / Influenced Later Works Seu Jorge – Samba Esporte Fino (2001)
Otto – Certa Manhã Acordei de Sonhos Intranquilos (2009)
Liniker e os Caramelows – Remonta (2016)
Curumin – Achados e Perdidos (2005)
Marcelo D2 – A Arte do Barulho (2008)