UK Percussionist Robin Jones his Seven recorded this essential Afro-Latin and Brazilian classic in 1972 and this limited reissues is a welcome sight with originals commanding serious money. Uptempo, four hundred feet or more on the floor stompers like “El Maja”, “Carica Papaya”and the track that Robin himself said is the first recorded Samba tune in the UK: “Batucada Da Vida” are complemented by the Afro-Boogaloo of “The Wailer”, the soulful grooves of “Chant Afrique” and a particular highlight being the funk drenched “Atlas”. Stunning work and good to see it accesible on vinyl.
Track listings:
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01 El Maja by The Robin Jones Seven
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02 Santa De La Luna by The Robin Jones Seven
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03 Hot Chili Sauce by The Robin Jones Seven
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04 Oya by The Robin Jones Seven
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05 Gina by The Robin Jones Seven
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06 Atlas by The Robin Jones Seven
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07 Batucada Da Vida by The Robin Jones Seven
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08 The Wailer by The Robin Jones Seven
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09 Warm Loving Eyes by The Robin Jones Seven
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10 Chant Afrique by The Robin Jones Seven
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11 El Lobo by The Robin Jones Seven
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12 Carica Papaya by The Robin Jones Seven
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