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Encyclopedia > Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil, Brazil's Minister of Culture
Gilberto Gil, Brazil's Minister of Culture
Background information
Birth name Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira
Born June 26, 1942
Flag of Brazil Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Genre(s) MPB
Tropicália
Reggae
Bossa Nova
Instrument(s) Guitar
Years active 1965 - Present
Website Official website

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter. Gil is also the current Minister of Culture of the country. Gil is best known for his late 1960s tropicalismo recordings, including Roda, Lunik 9, and Domingo No Parque. Elis Regina has recorded many of the songs he wrote. Download high resolution version (480x640, 88 KB)Gilberto Gil, Minister of Culture, Brazil Source: Antonio Cruz/ABr. ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic illa ad arcam reversa est, portuguese E Assim a Pomba Voltou à Arca Location of Salvador Coordinates: , Region Nordeste State Bahia Founded 29 March 1549 Government  - Mayor João Henrique Area  - City 313 km²  (120. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) is a specific musical genre of Brazilian popular music that employs sophisticated lyrics, melodies, and harmonies in which the commercial aspect is subordinate to the performers artistic standards. ... Tropicalismo, also known as Tropicália, is a Brazilian art movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry and music, among other forms. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... For other uses, see Bossa nova (disambiguation). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A minister or a secretary is a politician who heads a government ministry or department (e. ... Tropicalismo, also known as Tropicália, is a Brazilian art movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry and music, among other forms. ... Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (March 17, 1945 – January 19, 1982) was one of the greatest female singers in Brazilian popular music. ...


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. For other uses, see Bossa nova (disambiguation). ... Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ... João Gilberto (born João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira on June 10, 1931 in the town of Juazeiro, Bahia) is a Brazilian musician and considered one of the co-creators, with Tom Jobim, of bossa nova. ... João Gilberto is primarily a samba album by João Gilberto, originally released in Brazil as a vinyl LP in 1973 and reissued on CD in 1988. ...


In 1968, Gil and Veloso were arrested by the military government of Brazil for "anti-government activity" and spent several months in jail. Thereafter, they exiled themselves 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. Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The military maintained power in Brazil from 1964 until March 1985 because of political struggles within the regime and Brazilian elite. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their avant-garde progressive rock music. ... Bold text The Incredible String Band (or ISB) is a Scottish acoustic band which, (in the words of one of their early songs [1] ) way back in the 1960s built a popular following within British counter culture, and the members of the group are considered psych folk musical pioneers. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Jimmy Cliff, real name James Chambers OM (Jamaica) (born April 1, 1948, in St Catherine, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician, best known among mainstream audiences for songs like Sittin in Limbo, You Can Get It If You Really Want and Many Rivers to Cross from The Harder They Come... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... No Woman, No Cry is a reggae song made famous by Bob Marley and the Wailers. ... Robert Bob Nesta Marley OM (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and political activist. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


Gil won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for Quanta Live and the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album for Eletracústico. The Grammy Award for Best World Music Album was awarded from 1991 to 2003. ... The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album was first awarded in 2004 alongside the award for Best Contemporary World Music Album. ...


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. Salvador and Baía de Todos os Santos from space, April 1997 Salvador (in full, São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos, or in literal translation: Holy Savior of All Saints Bay) is a city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the northeastern... This article contains a trivia section. ...


When President Lula da Silva took office in January 2003, he chose Gil to serve as Brazil's new Minister of Culture. Term of office: January 1, 2003 – present Preceded by: Fernando Henrique Cardoso Succeeded by: incumbent Date of birth: October 6, 1945 Place of birth: Vargem Grande (now Caetés), Garanhuns, Pernambuco First Lady: Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva Political party: Workers Party Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (born... 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for January, 2003. ...


During his Ministry, Gil released his songs "Refazenda", "Rebento", "Refavela" and "Oslodum" under the Creative Commons Sampling License. The Creative Commons (CC) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative work available for others legally to build upon and share. ...


In May 2005 Gil was awarded the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the first Latin American recipient 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. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Polar Music Prize is an international music prize and awarded to individuals, groups or institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music. The prize was founded in 1989 following a donation from Stig Anderson and is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of... Nickname: Location of Stockholm in northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Sweden Municipality Stockholm Municipality County Stockholm Province Södermanland and Uppland Charter 13th century Government  - Mayor Kristina Axén Olin (m) Population (March 2007)  - City 786,509  - Density 4,160/km² (10,774. ... Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a representative democracy based on a parliamentary system. ... Jimmy Cliff, real name James Chambers OM (Jamaica) (born April 1, 1948, in St Catherine, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician, best known among mainstream audiences for songs like Sittin in Limbo, You Can Get It If You Really Want and Many Rivers to Cross from The Harder They Come...


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). Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chiang Kai-sheks Légion dhonneur. ...


In 2006, Gil publicly endorsed drug policy reform, to treat drug use as a public health — rather than criminal justice — concern. Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ...


His daughter Preta Gil is also a musician. Preta Gil (born August 8, 1974) is a Brazilian musician. ...


His son Pedro Gil (killed in a car crash in 1990) was the drummer of rock band Egotrip. Egotrip Egotrip was a successful but short-lived Brazilian pop/rock band; it is also the title of their only album. ...


Discography

  • 1967 Louvação
  • 1968 Gilberto Gil (Frevo Rasgado)
  • 1969 Gilberto Gil (Cérebro Eletrônico)
  • 1971 Gilberto Gil (Nega)
  • 1972 Barra 69: Caetano E Gil Ao Vivo Na Bahia
  • 1972 Expresso 2222
  • 1974 Gilberto Gil Ao Vivo
  • 1975 Refazenda
  • 1977 Refavela
  • 1978 Gilberto Gil Ao Vivo Em Montreux
  • 1978 Refestança
  • 1979 Nightingale
  • 1979 Realce
  • 1981 Brasil
  • 1981 Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver o Luar)
  • 1981 Um Banda Um
  • 1983 Extra [WEA Latina]
  • 1984 Quilombo (Trilha Sonora)
  • 1984 Raça Humana
  • 1985 Dia Dorim Noite Neon
  • 1987 Gilberto Gil Em Concerto
  • 1987 Soy Loco Por Ti America
  • 1987 Trem Para As Estrelas (Trilha Sonora)
  • 1988 Ao Vivo Em Tóquio (Live in Tokyo)
  • 1989 O Eterno Deus Mu Dança
  • 1991 Parabolic
  • 1994 Acoustic
  • 1995 Esoterico: Live in USA 1994
  • 1995 Oriente: Live in Tokyo
  • 1996 Em Concerto
  • 1996 Luar
  • 1997 Indigo Blue
  • 1997 Quanta
  • 1998 Ao Vivo Em Tóquio (Live in Tokyo) [Braziloid]
  • 1998 Copacabana Mon Amour
  • 1998 O Sol de Oslo
  • 1998 O Viramundo (Ao Vivo)
  • 1998 Quanta Live
  • 2000 Me, You, Them [Brazil]
  • 2001 Milton and Gil
  • 2001 São João Vivo
  • 2002 Kaya N'Gan Daya
  • 2002 Quanta Live [Brazil]
  • 2002 Z: 300 Anos de Zumbi
  • 2004 Eletrácustico
  • 2005 Ao Vivo
  • 2005 As Canções de Eu Tu Eles
  • 2005 Soul of Brazil
  • 2006 Gil Luminoso
  • 2006 Rhythms of Bahia

Louvação was the debut album by Gilberto Gil, released in 1967. ...

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Gilberto Gil - Biography - AOL Music (744 words)
Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil joined his first group, the Desafinados, in the mid-'50s and by the beginning of the 1960s was earning a living as a jingle composer.
Gil made his first self-titled recording in 1966, but his first hit single didn't come about until 1969, with "Aquele Abraco." His musical fusion of bossa nova, samba, and other styles was so revolutionary it frightened the country's military dictatorship into arresting him, and that's when he headed to Great Britain.
Gil celebrated his then two-decade career in 1985 with the album DIA Dorim Noite Neon (released in the U.S.), and released Gilberto Gil em Concerto, recorded live in Rio, in 1987.
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Gilberto Gil made his first self-titled recording in 1966, but his first hit single didn't come about until 1969, with "Aquele Abraco." His musical fusion of bossa nova, samba, and other styles was so revolutionary it frightened the country's military dictatorship into arresting him, and that's when he headed to Great Britain.
Gilberto Gil celebrated his then two-decade career in 1985 with the album DIA Dorim Noite Neon (released in the U.S.), and released Gilberto Gil em Concerto, recorded live in Rio, in 1987.
The early '90s saw Gilberto Gil continuing his involvement in social and political causes in his native country, finding widespread support for his political stances, and he was elected to office in the port city of Salvador, his hometown, aka the Black Rome.
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