Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Saturday 26 April 2008 15:00-16:00 (Radio 3)
Vocalist and BBC presenter Monica Vasconcelos introduces a solo performance given at the Barbican in London by fellow Brazilian Gilberto Gil, one of the iconic Latin American singer-songwriters of the past five decades.
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Presented by Monica Vasconcelos
Produced by Roger Short
Factsheet compiled by Sam Hickling
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Saturday 26 April 2008, 3:00pm
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Monica Vasconcelos is a presenter with the BBC's Brazilian Service, and is an acclaimed singer in her own right.
http://www.monicavasconcelos.com/
Monica's latest album is called Hih
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Recorded Monday 31 March 2008 at the Barbican Centre in London
Gilberto Gil (vocals/guitar) with Ben Gil (guitar/percussion) on some songs
Gilberto Gil:
Tempo Rei (5.48)
(original version on the 1984 album Raca Humana)
Esoterico (4.25)
(original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um)
Maquina de Ritmo (6.36)
Metafora (4.25)
(original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um)
Chiclete Com Banana (4.00)
(original version on the 1972 album Espresso 2222)
Interview: Monica Vasconcelos and Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil:
Gueixa no Tatami (3.09)
(this is a new song)
A Faca e o Queijo (4.05)
La Renaissance Africaine (3.57)
Nao Chores Mais (No Woman No Cry) (5.06)
Aquele Abraco (4.36)
(original version on the 1969 album Gilberto Gil)
Gilberto Gil's current release is Duetos (Wcj Records)
http://www.gilbertogil.com.br/
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