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There’s no way to overstate the impact that Gilberto Gil has had on Brazil’s arts and cultural landscape. A name synonymous with Brazilian music, the songwriting icon and performer is one of the most celebrated artists today, with a career spanning over six decades, millions of fans around the world, nine GRAMMY awards and over 60 recorded albums. Now, at age 82, Gil embarks on a farewell tour that celebrates the joy and beauty of music, community and a life well-lived, accompanied by fellow musicians and treasured family members. Gil started playing music as a child, first picking up the accordion in the ‘50s inspired by the likes of Luiz Gonzaga. With the arrival of João Gilberto and the rising prominence of bossa nova, Gil traded the accordion for the guitar and has been coaxing and nurturing fluid melodies from the instrument ever since. In the ‘60s, he met fellow composer and singer Caetano Veloso, and the duo went on to become key figures in música popular brasileira and the tropicália movement of the era. Gil’s music is characterised by his immense versatility, an eclectic amalgamation of musical styles ranging across bossa nova, psychedelia, jazz, rock, samba, reggae, disco, and more. The content of his songs also reflects his deep engagement with the socio-political landscape of his country—which manifested in his social activism and political career, as well as a stint as Brazil’s Minister of Culture. An incredibly prolific musician, Gil has recorded and released more than 60 albums over his career, with notable highlights such as Expresso 2222 (1972), Realce (1979), the GRAMMY-award winning Quanta Live (1999) and As Canções De Eu, Tu, Eles (2001). He has also been part of notable collaborative albums such as Tropicália: ou Panis et Circencis (1968, with Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Os Mutantes) and Brasil (1981, João Gilberto album featuring Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia). In 2003, he was named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and in 2005 was awarded the Polar Music Prize in Sweden. A musical encapsulation of Gil’s lifelong commitment to music and Brazilian culture, this concert is the last chance for fans to hear favourites such as Andar com fé and Aquele Abraço live. A show not to be missed! Performers: Gilberto Gil • Artist/Vocals/Guitar Bem Gil • Vocals/Guitar/Bass Jose Gil • Vocals/Drums João Gil • Vocals/Guitar/Bass Flor Gil • Vocals/Keyboard
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Gilberto Gil Biography
Gilberto Gil (born 26 June 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and (until very recently) the country's Minister of Culture. Gil is best known for his late 1960s tropicalismo recordings, including "Roda", "Lunik 9", and "Domingo No Parque". Elis Regina recorded many of his songs.
He began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began writing songs that reflected a new focus on political awareness and social activism, along with fellow singer Caetano Veloso. In the 1970s, Gil added new elements of African and North American music to his already broad palette, and continued to release a steady stream of albums, including Realce and Refazenda. João Gilberto recorded Gil's "Eu Vim Da Bahia" ("I Came from Bahia") on his classic João Gilberto LP.
In 1969, Gil and Veloso, whose status in Brazil was, and is, equivalent to that of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in the English-speaking world, were arrested by the military government of Brazil for anti-government activities. Upon their release, the pair both moved to London. Gil began playing with groups like Yes, Pink Floyd and the Incredible String Band, while continuing his solo career. In the 1970s, he toured the US and recorded an English-language album. He worked with Jimmy Cliff and released in 1980 a cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (Bob Marley & the Wailers) that was a massive hit and introduced reggae to Brazil.
Gil continued recording, performing and involving himself in various social causes, and was eventually elected to office in Salvador, his hometown, in the early 1990s. His 1993 album with Caetano Veloso, Tropicália 2, featured a cover of a Jimi Hendrix song, "Wait Until Tomorrow", and is regarded as one of his finest efforts since the late 1960s.
When President Lula da Silva took office in January 2003, he chose Gil to serve as Brazil's new Minister of Culture.
During Ministry, Gil released his songs "Refazenda", "Rebento" and "Refavela" under the Creative Commons Sampling License.
In May 2005 Gil was awarded the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the first Latin American recipent of the annual award, which was given to him by the King of Sweden. Gil also performed four songs in an outdoors concert the day before the award show and again at the show with only two songs, accompanied by Jimmy Cliff.
In September 2005 he was awarded the Légion d'honneur from the French Government. This coincided with the Année du Brésil en France (Brazil's Year in France).
His daughter Preta Gil is also a musician.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto_Gil
Read MoreHe began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began writing songs that reflected a new focus on political awareness and social activism, along with fellow singer Caetano Veloso. In the 1970s, Gil added new elements of African and North American music to his already broad palette, and continued to release a steady stream of albums, including Realce and Refazenda. João Gilberto recorded Gil's "Eu Vim Da Bahia" ("I Came from Bahia") on his classic João Gilberto LP.
In 1969, Gil and Veloso, whose status in Brazil was, and is, equivalent to that of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in the English-speaking world, were arrested by the military government of Brazil for anti-government activities. Upon their release, the pair both moved to London. Gil began playing with groups like Yes, Pink Floyd and the Incredible String Band, while continuing his solo career. In the 1970s, he toured the US and recorded an English-language album. He worked with Jimmy Cliff and released in 1980 a cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (Bob Marley & the Wailers) that was a massive hit and introduced reggae to Brazil.
Gil continued recording, performing and involving himself in various social causes, and was eventually elected to office in Salvador, his hometown, in the early 1990s. His 1993 album with Caetano Veloso, Tropicália 2, featured a cover of a Jimi Hendrix song, "Wait Until Tomorrow", and is regarded as one of his finest efforts since the late 1960s.
When President Lula da Silva took office in January 2003, he chose Gil to serve as Brazil's new Minister of Culture.
During Ministry, Gil released his songs "Refazenda", "Rebento" and "Refavela" under the Creative Commons Sampling License.
In May 2005 Gil was awarded the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the first Latin American recipent of the annual award, which was given to him by the King of Sweden. Gil also performed four songs in an outdoors concert the day before the award show and again at the show with only two songs, accompanied by Jimmy Cliff.
In September 2005 he was awarded the Légion d'honneur from the French Government. This coincided with the Année du Brésil en France (Brazil's Year in France).
His daughter Preta Gil is also a musician.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto_Gil
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