Gal Costa was a pioneering Brazilian singer and a defining voice of the Tropicália movement. Emerging in the late 1960s alongside artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, she blended traditional Brazilian music with psychedelic rock and avant‑garde experimentation. Her expressive vocals and fearless artistry helped reshape MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), earning her wide acclaim and enduring influence. Across a career spanning five decades, Gal Costa’s innovative spirit and emotional depth cemented her as one of Brazil’s most beloved and transformative musical icons.