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Monica Vasconcelos introduces a concert given at the Barbican, London by one of the great singer-songwriters of the past five decades, the Brazilian Gilberto Gil.

Singer Monica Vasconcelos introduces a solo, guitar-only performance given at London's Barbican by Gilberto Gil. One of the great singer-songwriters of the past five decades, Gil sings about everything from love and politics to God and mobile phones.

WORLD ROUTES

Presented by Monica Vasconcelos
Produced by Roger Short

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Saturday 26 September 2009, 3:00pm

Recorded Monday 31 March 2008 at the Barbican Centre in London

Gilberto Gil (vocals/guitar)
Ben Gil (guitar/percussion) on some songs

Gilberto Gil:
Tempo Rei
(original version on the 1984 album Raça Humana)
·΅²υ΄Η³ΩΓ©°ωΎ±³¦΄Η
(original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um)
Maquina de Ritmo
Metafora
(original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um)
Chiclete Com Banana
(original version on the 1972 album Espresso 2222)

Interview: Monica Vasconcelos and Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil:
Gueixa no Tatami
(this is a new song)
A Faca e o Queijo
La Renaissance Africaine
NΓ£o Chores Mais (No Woman No Cry)
Aquele Abraço
(original version on the 1969 album Gilberto Gil)

1 hour

Last on

Sat 26 Sep 2009 15:00

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  • Sat 26 Sep 2009 15:00