Saturday, January 20, 2007
Gilberto Gil to Perform in Tenerife
Singer, composer and, since 2003, Minister of Culture in Brazil, Gilberto Gil, is to play at the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz on February 25th, 2007, as part of one of the biggest dance, drama and music festivals in the last few years.
Arrested by the military government of Brazil for anti-government activities, in 1969, Gil moved to London on his release and began playing with groups like Yes, Pink Floyd and the Incredible String Band. He also worked with Jimmy Cliff and, in 1980, released a cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (Bob Marley & the Wailers) that was a massive hit and introduced reggae to Brazil.
Gilberto Gil at the Auditorio Via: VOY
