TV Guide: Gilberto Gil

Video: Ivete Sangalo & Gilberto Gil—"Ceu Da boca (Live)"

National Geographic — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

One of Brazil's best-selling artists, Ivete Sangalo, teams up with Gilberto Gil for a live performance of their 2004 hit.

Video: Gilberto Gil—"Soy Loco Por Ti, America"

National Geographic — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Legendary Brazilian pop star Gilberto Gil served as Brazil's minister of culture from 2003 to 2008, but long before that he was rocking the entire hemisphere with songs like this classic track from 1987.

Video: Chico Buarque—"Essa Moca Ta Differente"

National Geographic — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque fled Brazil in 1970 after the ruling military government threatened him for his art. He spent a year in Italy and then returned to Brazil, continuing to write plays, novels, and music.

Video: Gilberto Gil—"A Rita"

National Geographic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Gilberto Gil is not only one of the architects of modern Brazilian pop, but since 2003 he's also been Brazil's minister of culture. This track is taken from his 2004 concert film Electroacustico.