Documents from Gilberto Gil's Private Archive

Capital Times, Wednesday 3 March, 2004 Gilberto Gil on fire Gilberto GII Queens Wharf Events Centre Feb 28 Revlewed by Garth Wilshere VOCALIST, guitarist and Brazilian minister of culture Gilberto Gil is an amazing performer. Gil brings warmth, style and sincerity to his performance, with an astonishing sparring voice. A large Brazilian contin- gent in the audience couldn't contain their enthusiasm at having some of their own in town. The selection of Brazilian samba, traditional and reggae inspired music was full of energy and vitality and the sound mix was excellent. His talented band provided infinite joy and enthusiasm in their performances and played a wide range of instruments such as guitars, saxo- phones, keyboards, drums and percussion, colourful piano accordion, as well as backing vocals. The two female vocalists were sassy and sultry, moving and dancing with great vitality and energy. It was an exhilarating and life enhancing concert which brought a smile and joy to the heart. The pulsating samba rhythms brought many to their feet and by the end a huge throng of people were dancing at the front of the stage and in the aisles. The response brought several encores. No one wanted to go home. Gil and his band played a wide and va repertoire. There wa inventive and interes nod to the great Bob Marley in No Woma Cry and a clever ver of Rain is falling wa softer and more gen Give me your love wowed the audience There was a begu samba/reggae versis The Girl from Ipater and a great range of traditional ballads w twist of samba andr other styles includir jazz, rock and regga Gil brought the wai and atmosphere of Br to Wellington on a stic rainy night