"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
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Critic Consensus
Based on 22 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Gilberto Gil is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Gilberto Gil concert reviews describe live shows and performances as graceful, incredible, and astonishing.
ON TOUR
Teatro Positivo, Curitiba, Brazil (November 9); Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil (March 15); Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (March 29); Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (March 30); Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (April 5); Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (April 6)
Gilberto Gil (born 26 June, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and Brazil's former Minister of Culture. Gil is best known for his late 1960s tropicalismo recordings, including "Roda", "Lunik 9", and "Domingo No Parque".
Has Performed With
Caetano Veloso
Critic Concert Reviews
The Guardian (UK)
October 12, 2023
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farewell London concert for a joyful musical great
Gil seems more direct and grounded (his voice at times reminded me of Nina Simone in its deep tenderness) while Veloso is a sprite, more androgynous, sometimes perverse
That London is one of the chosen dates should also have special significance as it was their chosen destination for exile in 1971 after being incarcerated during Brazil’s brutal dictatorship.
He was joined by Domenico Lancellotti on drums and electronics Erivaldo Oliveira on accordion and percussion and Bem Gil his son who would play everything from glockenspiel and guitar to flute and a dinner plate.
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