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In Focus: Gilberto Gil
In Focus: Gilberto Gil
08.07.22 · Salvador

In Focus: Gilberto Gil

Focus on Gilberto Gil

Brazilian singer, Cultural icon, and key figure in the defiant and countercultural Tropicália movement, Gilberto Gil has recorded over 65 albums across five decades, covering bossa nova, samba, reggae, West African highlife, jazz fusion, boogie and more. A prominent social and political activist since early 1960s, Gil was appointed Brazil’s Minister of Culture under President Lula in 2000s, and introduced new policies around technology, digital culture development, providing support for Brazil’s black and indigenous communities before returning to music full-time in 2008.

Gilberto Gil performs a rare show in London at Barbican Centre on July 30th 2022.

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Tracklist

  • João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia
    Cordeiro De Nanã
  • Gilberto Gil
    Água De Meninos
  • Jorge Ben Jor
    Filhos De Gandhi
  • Gilberto Gil
    Coragem Pra Suportar
  • Gilberto Gil
    Pé Da Roseira
  • Gilberto Gil
    Ensaio Geral
  • Gilberto Gil
    Expresso 2222
  • Gilberto Gil
    Nêga (Photograph Blues)
  • Gilberto Gil
    Mancada
  • Gilberto Gil
    Maracatu Atômico
  • Gilberto Gil
    Dois Mil E Um
  • Gilberto Gil
    Bat Macumba
  • Gilberto Gil
    Patuscada De Gandhi
  • Gilberto Gil
    Domingo No Parque
  • Gilberto Gil
    Sandra
  • Gilberto Gil
    Vem Morena
  • Gilberto Gil
    Morena
  • Gilberto Gil
    Toda Menina Baiana
  • Gilberto Gil
    Aquêle Abraço
  • Gilberto Gil
    Funk-se Quem Puder
  • Gilberto Gil
    Yá Olokun
  • Gilberto Gil
    Palco