Jorge Ben & Miriam Makeba

Jorge Ben / Miriam Makeba – “Xica Da Silva” (Mr Bongo BRZ45.044) is a dream double‑sider from two giants. Ben’s version, lifted from the legendary Africa Brasil, is low‑slung samba‑funk: batucada pulse, swaggering bass and that magnetic vocal retelling the story of Brazil’s iconic Black heroine. Makeba’s take reframes the melody with luminous clarity and pan‑African uplift. Remastered and cut loud on the Brazil 45s series, this is pocket‑size party magic—DJ‑friendly, historical and instantly infectious for modern floors.