I love me some Jorge Ben. I haven't listened to enough samba but from what I've heard so far, Jorge is my favorite artist. His first album is especially amazing as well for fusing samba, bossa nova, and jazz. The samba rhythms are omnipresent and the melodies are always simple, yet beautiful.
Jorge Ben Jor original
Sergio Mendes
Miriam Makeba
Chove Chuva is another favorite of mine
Original Chove Chuva
