Gil, The Friend

A friend and inspiration to many more, Gil's relationships reach many audiences

Friend, partner, idol

Throughout his life, Gil has cultivated many friendships

Albums With Friends

He and his musical friends have collaborated to record many albums throughout this career

From fan to artistic partner

Many of Gilberto Gil's friendships have developed into artistic partnerships

With French photographer Pierre Verger

Filming a documentary in Benin

Sharing the stage with Luiz Gonzaga

The king of Northeastern baião music

A partnership like no other

Gil and Caetano Veloso met in the 60s and have remained friends ever since

Coming Together for Social and Environmental Causes

Gilberto Gil unites with other artists in music and beyond

Musical encounters

Explore Gil's several encounters with artists in Brazil

Who were Gilberto Gil's muses?

Meet the people that make the artist

Doces Bárbaros

Friends celebrating a decade of music

Gilberto Gil and Female Vocalists

Collaborations with Brazil's greatest female singers

Gilberto Gil Encounters with Other Brazilian Artists

Friends in all music genres

New Year's Eve

One night of celebration and full of music history

Gil as inspiration to the younger generation...

...and to old friends

Main Page

A musical journey into the sound of Brazilian icon, Gilberto Gil

Next Chapter: The Soul

Go beyond the musical icon and meet the man behind the stardom

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