CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

17 July

GILBERTO GIL & FAMILY

Aquele Abraço Tour

Gilberto Gil needs no introductions. His voice and songs have been strongly identified with the Brazilian soul and continue to captivate us. As a musician, he was at the forefront of the Tropicália artistic movement, which defined the new Brazilian sound, creatively melding musical tradition, bossa nova, rock’n’roll and reggae as well as bringing Brazilian music back in touch with its African roots. As a politician, he tirelessly defended democracy and championed musical diversity.

As part of the Aquele Abraço Tour, celebrating his 60-year-old career, Gil returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a farewell concert that is expected to move us deeply.

The artist is joined on stage by a group of musicians from his extended family, performing songs from Gil’s outstanding musical oeuvre.

Musicians Gilberto Gil artist, vocals, guitar, Bem Gil vocals, guitar, bass, Nara Gil vocals, Flor Gil vocals, Mariá Pinkusfeld vocals, Jose Gil vocals, drums, João Gil vocals, guitar, bass, Francisco Gil vocals, guitar, Leonardo Reis percussion, Danilo Andrade keyboards, Diogo Gomes trumpet, Thiago Queiroz saxophone