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// Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira was born on 26 June 1942 in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. His was a quiet childhood spent in the family's country house close to the city. The violeros' duels (musical contests) in the small village market of Ituaçu, the radio shows from Rio de Janeiro and a meeting with accordion player Cinézio would inspire the young Gilberto to become a musician. He formed his first group "Os Desafinados" at the age of 18, in which he played both the accordion and the vibraphone. The singer was one of the founders of the Tropicalia movement that revolutionised his country’s music scene. Gilberto Gil has since gone on to win seven Grammy awards and release over 50 albums that have sold over 5 million copies. He is currently Brazil’s Minister for Culture.
PORTRAIT REVIEWS INTERVIEWS MP3
// REVIEWS
Bandadois
05/05/2010
Gil Luminoso - Voz & Violão
09/01/2007
// INTERVIEWS
Gilberto Gil Interview - September 2008
10/09/2008
Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, June 2003
14/09/2004
// DISCOGRAPHY
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Bandadois (Album)
Gil Luminoso - Voz & Violão (Album)
Kaya N'Gan Daya (Album)
100 años do frevo (Album)
Tropicália: "A Brazilian Revolution In Sound" (Compilation) (Album)// LINKS
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REPORTS
// CONTACT
Warner Music (Label)
Tel : 01 56 60 40 00
29 av Mac Mahon Paris FRA 75017
Gilberto Gil's Website
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