Gilberto Gil | |
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| Born | Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira 26 June 1942 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Education | BBA, Universidade Federal da Bahia |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Mountaineer |
| Political party | Partido Verde |
| Website | gilbertogil |
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born 26 June 1942), better known as Gilberto Gil (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒiu̯ˈbɛɾtʊ ʒiu̯]), is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He is known for both his musical innovation and political commitment.
From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture.
