Gilberto Gil is a pioneering Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose career has shaped the sound of modern Brazilian music. Emerging from the Tropicália movement of the 1960s, he blended traditional rhythms like samba and bossa nova with rock, reggae, and global influences. Renowned for his poetic lyricism and political consciousness, Gil’s work spans more than five decades, earning multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys. As both a musical innovator and former Brazil’s Minister of Culture, he continues to inspire new generations with his artistry and activism.