Gilberto Gil

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Critics Consensus

Based on 21 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

Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil, (October 17); Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil, (October 18); Gilberto Gil - Tempo Rei - Última Turnê, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (October 25); Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile, (November 4); Centro de Formação Olímpica, Fortaleza, Brazil, (November 15); Centro de Formação Olímpica, Fortaleza, Brazil, (November 16); Classic Hall, Olinda/PE, Brazil, (November 22); Classic Hall, Olinda/PE, Brazil, (November 23); Classic Hall, Olinda, Brazil, (November 28); Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil, (December 20); Movistar Arena; Hangar Centro de Convenções & Feiras da Amazônia, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Belém, Brazil, (March 11; Mar 21);

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

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

October 12, 2023

farewell London concert for a joyful musical great

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Evening Standard (UK)

June 26, 2018

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.

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The Arts Desk (UK)

May 5, 2016

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

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musicOMH (UK)

July 4, 2015

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.

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The Guardian (UK)

July 2, 2015

Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are no strangers to major London venues but it’s rare for them to perform together.

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Evening Standard (UK)

July 2, 2015

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.

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Exclaim (Canada)

April 13, 2015

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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