The Rhythm of Gil

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

In collaboration with

Instituto Gilberto Gil
"When I was only two or two and a half, I told my mother I was going to become a musician"- Gilberto Gil

Swinging Brazil

Inventing new music styles in the Swinging Sixties

A 'revolutionary' new sound

Tropicalia was seen a threat to social order, so Gil flees to Europe

Gil goes global

Living in London and making waves in Europe and beyond

Back to Brazil

Gil as a beloved family man, making sure his legacy lives on with his descendants

"Brazil was, is, and will always be in fashion"- Gilberto Gil

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