Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil

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 government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.

  • Known For
    Acting
  • Born
    June 26, 1942 (age 83)
  • Place of Birth
    Salvador, Bahia, Brazil