Gilberto Gil

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Born June 26, 1942 · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Biography

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.

Awards & recognition

Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts · 2018
Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 2016
Grammy Award — Best Contemporary World Music Album · 2005
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2005
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2003

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Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry · 2003
Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year · 2003
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) · 2000
Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 1999
Knight of the National Order of Merit · 1997
http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/8626e7addc6bbfcbc2a0eb961d9ee420 · 1990
Brazilian Music Awards
honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music