Gilberto Gil

Date of Birth: 1942-06-26
Place of Birth: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Biography

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, known professionally as Gilberto Gil, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and politician, known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he ... Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, known professionally as Gilberto Gil, 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.