Guitarists · b. 1942
Gilberto Gil
Brazilian recording artist, singer, guitarist, songwriter and politician
- Born
- 26 June 1942
Salvador - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1965–
- Record labels
- Philips Records, RCA Records, ACT Music
- Discography
- 81 albums
Biography
Gilberto Gil is a jazz musician who plays guitar, percussion instrument and voice. Gilberto Gil was born on 26 June 1942 in Salvador. The music is usually filed under música popular brasileira and music of Brazil. Record labels: Philips Records, RCA Records and ACT Music. The discography here lists 81 albums, from “Louvação” (1967) to “Tempo Rei, Vol. 3 (Ao Vivo)” (2026). Honours include (1990), Knight of the National Order of Merit (1997) and Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album (1999).
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒiwˈbɛʁtu ˈʒiw]; born 26 June 1942) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and politician, known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Gil's musical style incorporates an eclectic range of influences, including rock, Brazilian genres including samba, African music, and reggae. Gil started to play music as a child and was a teenager when he joined his first band. He began his career as a bossa nova musician and began to write songs that reflected a focus on political awareness and social activism. He was a key figure in the música popular brasileira and tropicália movements of the 1960s, alongside artists such as longtime collaborator Caetano Veloso.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1990
- 1997 Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 1999 Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album
- 2000 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
- 2003 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2003 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
- 2003 Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
- 2005 Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 2005 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album
- 2018 Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
- Brazilian Music Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Gilberto Gil play?
Gilberto Gil is known for playing guitar, percussion instrument and voice.
When and where was Gilberto Gil born?
Gilberto Gil was born 26 June 1942 in Salvador.
What are Gilberto Gil's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Tempo Rei, Vol. 1 (Ao Vivo) (2026), Tempo Rei, Vol. 2 (Ao Vivo) (2026), Tempo Rei, Vol. 3 (Ao Vivo) (2026), Louvação (1967) and Gilberto Gil (1968).
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