Gilberto Gil
June 26, 1942 · 84 years old
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French governmen…
Known For
4 titles
Pelé
Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.
They Shot the Piano Player
A New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of a young Brazilian piano virtuoso in Argentina.
Uma Noite em 67
A documentary which shows the greatness in the Festival de Música Popular Brasileira of 1967.
Rita Lee: Mania de Você
Just before her departure, Rita Lee writes a farewell letter to her three children and her husband and musical partner, Roberto de Carvalho, in which she reflects on her life and joyfully celebrates her family. Her final moments a...