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Gilberto Gil

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  • Gilberto Gil sseks out his musical origins

    Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, who says that struggle has been a counterpoint to his successful musical life, takes a road trip in the film Viramundo to seek out his musical origins in Brazil, Africa and Australia. The documentary by Swiss filmmaker Pierre-Yves   from Gulfnews Read more »

  • Rokia Traoré at the UK Womad festival in 2009. Womad 2013: UK festival headliners announced

    Gil and Rokia Traoré to headline UK Womad music festival at Charlton Park in July Rokia Traoré at the Womad festival in 2009. Photograph: Samir Hussein/Getty Images Gilberto Gil and Rokia Traoré have been announced as headlining acts for the Womad festival   from The Guardian Music Read more »

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About Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942), better known as Gilberto Gil (IPA: [ʒiu̯berto ʒiu̯]), is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and his political commitment. From 2003 to 2008, he served as his country's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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