The idea of hallucinogens was always more compelling than the reality. Acid first arrived when I was 12 or 13. My friend Vincent (and future bandmate) and I listened to "Are You Experienced?" for the first time together and were dazzled. But we'd also heard that one dose (yes, this was before "hits" entered the vernacular) could change your personality forever, and you would never even know. On...
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and his political commitment. Since 2003, he has been serving as his country's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Gil began playing music as a child and was still a teenager when he joined his first band. He started out as a bossa nova m
This is the entry # 19 for the 365 Songs Project.- Gilberto Gil - Refazenda ('Refarm' - and the English version)- Red Hot + Rio: Pure Listening Pleasure- Blog entry # 19 Abacateiro acataremos teu atoNós também somos do mato como o pato e o leãoAguardaremos brincaremos no regatoAté que nos tragam frutos teu amor, teu coraçãoAbacateiro teu recolhimento é justamenteO significado da palavra te
Gilberto Gil is leaving the Brazilian cabinet:Mr Gil, 66, has been in government since 2003, but said for some time that he was finding it difficult to pursue two demanding roles. As culture minister, he championed sometimes neglected forms of cultural expression such as indigenous painting.However it was always clear that he hankered to return to his artistic career, and some critics questione...
Gilberto Gil is a music legend--beloved ambassador of Brazilian music and jazz great. The man and his guitar graced Joe's Pub stage this Monday in front of a sold out, jam-packed audience. The concert was part of the venue's 10th Year Anniversary celebration. The set began, softly at first--in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great videos