Gilberto Gil

Born 1942-06-26 (age 84) Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Biography

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.

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Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil

Known For

Samba Riachão

Samba Riachão

2001

as Self

Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal

Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal

2008

as Self

Ôrí

Ôrí

1989

as Self

Tropicália

Tropicália

2012

as Self

Rogério Duarte, o Tropikaoslista

Rogério Duarte, o Tropikaoslista

2015

as Self

They Shot the Piano Player

They Shot the Piano Player

2023

as Self (voice)

Yorimatã

Yorimatã

2016

as Self

Dzi Croquettes

Dzi Croquettes

2009

as Self

Pelé

Pelé

2021

as Self

I Want

I Want

2000

as (voice)

Chic Show

Chic Show

2023

as Self

Encontros Tropicais

Encontros Tropicais

2020

as Self

Outros (Doces) Bárbaros

Outros (Doces) Bárbaros

2002

as Self

Passe Livre

1974

as Self

Hello, Hello, Terezinha!

Hello, Hello, Terezinha!

2009

as Self

Ritas

Ritas

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Preta - Eu Não Ando Só

Preta - Eu Não Ando Só

2026

as Self

Infinita Tropicália

Infinita Tropicália

1986

as Self

Toquinho Maravilhoso

Toquinho Maravilhoso

2024

as Self

Samba Infinite

Samba Infinite

2025

as Librarian