Though Jorge Ben had previously recorded many great albums, this is his first undeniable masterpiece, finally reissued via Dusty Groove. Originally a prime influence on the Tropicalia movement, Ben returned the favour, taking Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso's psychedelic experiments and joining forces with A Banda Tropicalista arranger Rogerio Duprat to churn out this collection, including stone classics like "Pais Tropical" and "Take It Easy My Brother Charles". With this album (his first of many to feature backing from Trio Mocoto), Ben had arrived at his signature, much-imitated Samba Soul sound.