Gil e Jorge is a 1975 album featuring collaboration between Brazilian musicians Jorge Ben and Gilberto Gil. The two perform together alongside percussionist Djalma Corrêa on each of the songs, improvising and interacting directly throughout. The album was released in Brazil under the title "Ogum Xangô" (the names of two Yoruba spirits) with a different cover.
Critical reception
Reviewing the album's CD reissue in 1993, Village Voice critic Robert Christgau wrote:
AllMusic's John Bush believed it was by far the best album in Gil's discography. In 2007, it was listed by Rolling Stone Brazil as one of the 100 best Brazilian albums in history.
Track listing "Meu Glorioso São Cristóvão" (Ben) – 8:13 "Nêga" (Gil) – 10:37 "Jurubeba" (Gil) – 11:40 "Quem Mandou (Pé na Estrada)" (Ben) – 6:52 "Taj Mahal" (Ben) – 14:46 "Morre o Burro, Fica o Homem" (Ben) – 6:10 "Essa é pra Tocar no Rádio" (Gil) – 6:14 "Filhos de Gandhi" (Gil) – 13:11 "Sarro" (Ben, Gil) – 1:09
Personnel Jorge Ben – vocals, violão Gilberto Gil – vocals, violão Djalma Corrêa – percussion Wagner Dias – bass
Credits Art Direction – Jorge Vianna Design – Aldo Luiz, Rogério Duarte Mastered By – Joaquim Figueira Photography – João Castrioto Producer [Direction] – Paulinho Tapajós, Perinho Albuquerque Technician [Recording] – Ary, João Moreira, Luigi, Luis Claudio
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