Parabólico Reflections On Gilberto Gil

Description

The music of Gaia Wilmer draws from Brazilian traditions while remaining rooted in contemporary jazz and improvisation. Her large ensemble has toured in Brazil as well as at Lincoln Center. An essential aspect of Gaia's approach is to revisit the works of Brazilian composers such as Egberto Gismonti, Caetano Veloso, and Gilberto Gil, particularly in the project *Parabólico*. Gilberto Gil — singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and politician — is one of the iconic figures of Brazilian popular music. He is especially known for co-founding the Tropicália movement, which transformed Brazilian music by blending local traditional styles with international influences such as rock, reggae, and funk. Mónica Salmaso is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary Brazilian singers, as she combines a deep respect for the Brazilian classical repertoire with a very personal interpretation style. This balance has made her a major figure in modern Brazilian vocal music.