Often referred to as “The Soul of Brazil”, the multiple Grammy Awardwinning singer, guitarist and songwriter, Gilberto Gil is known for his intelligently innovative music, deep musicality and quiet charisma. Gil’s deeply rooted music heralds a beloved tropical land and the culture and festivities to which it gave rise, and yet incorporates an eclectic range of genres with influences from Brazilian bossa nova and samba to American rock, African music and reggae. He calls it “the music of the land and the music of heaven”. In a career spanning four decades with over fifty albums, Gilberto Gil has played a key role in the modern development of both Brazilian and world music.
