A champion of Brazil's African-rooted traditions who has scoured the vast backlands of his own country and the far corners of the world in search of inspiration for his constantly evolving artistic vision, Gilberto Gil remains one of his land's most enterprising musicians. His singing and composing...
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A champion of Brazil's African-rooted traditions who has scoured the vast backlands of his own country and the far corners of the world in search of inspiration for his constantly evolving artistic vision, Gilberto Gil remains one of his land's most enterprising musicians. His singing and composing career in Bahia, the center of African culture in Brazil, began in the mid-sixties as one of the founders of the revolutionary tropicalismo movement. Tropicalismo, built on an eclectic mix of native and global influences, turned the conventions of Brazilian popular culture inside out and created its own language. Gil's quest for new ways to invigorate his personal take on the sounds of Brazil have led to Jamaican reggae, African pop music, R&B and rhythmic and harmonic vignettes that range from Amazonian backwaters to the posh clubs of Tokyo.
Gil's album, O Sol de Oslo was recorded at the famed Rainbow Studios in Oslo, Norway with Brazilian singer Marlui Miranda, accordionist Toninho Ferragutti (currently in Milton Nascimento's band) and a percussion section from Bahia. In addition to the Brazilian musicians, there is participation by Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu and Norwegian keyboard player Bugge Wesseltoft. Selections include three songs co-written by Gil and Rodolfo Stroeter and one by Gil and Marlui Miranda. There are even collaborations with the legendary composer and arranger Moacir Santos of an unreleased track titled Santinha Lá ¤a Serra which was originally composed with the great Vinicius de Moraes and Ciranda composed by Moacir and Gilberto Gil.
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