Gilberto Gil live in concert.
ON TOUR

Gilberto Gil

22
critic concert reviews
global

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
22
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Critics Consensus

Based on 22 concert reviews, the critics 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.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Gilberto Gil concerts? Gilberto Gil concerts usually last around 40 minutes.

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On tour

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); Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil (April 11); Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil (April 12); Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil (April 25); Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil (April 26); Arena BRB Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil (June 7); Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil (June 14)

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Artist Info

Genre
global
Origin
Salvador, Brazil (6/26/1942)
Bio
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
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

October 12, 2023
80
%
farewell London concert for a joyful musical great

Evening Standard (UK)

June 26, 2018
80
%
As a black Brazilian, it made an incredible impression on him to be at the largest pan-African gathering to have taken place at that time.

The Arts Desk (UK)

May 5, 2016
80
%
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

musicOMH (UK)

July 4, 2015
70
%
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.

The Guardian (UK)

July 2, 2015
80
%
Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are no strangers to major London venues but it’s rare for them to perform together.

Evening Standard (UK)

July 2, 2015
80
%
Although they were co-founders of the Tropicalia movement in the Sixties and have frequently played together over the years this was a rare event.

Exclaim (Canada)

April 13, 2015
80
%
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.

Past critic reviews published in

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA), The Santa Barbara Independent (USA), The Guardian (UK), The Independent (UK), Pioneer Press (USA) and more

Image Credit

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Latest Release

Pipas (27 August 2024)