Singer, composer, guitarist and former Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil, 82, one of the main icons of Brazilian popular music, announced that he will embark on his last tour in 2025, when he will celebrate 65 years of career.
The founder of the Tropicalist Movement, along with Caetano Veloso, announced this Tuesday, through a statement, that “Tempo Rei”, the tour that he will undertake between March and November of next year through nine Brazilian cities, will be the last of his career.
The singer and composer, who was Minister of Culture between 2003 and 2008 during the first government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and is known worldwide for songs such as “Aquele Abraço”, “Cálice”, “Refazenda”, “Domingo no Parque” and “A Novidade”, will give ten concerts in stadiums or sports halls, which will allow him to attract a large audience.
TO The tour will begin on March 15 at the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in his hometown of Salvador.where he began his career and led groups such as Doces Bárbaros. He will continue in Rio de Janeiro, where he has been based since the 1960s and which served as a launching pad for his first successes.
A performance is also planned at the Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, as well as in the cities of Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Belém, Fortaleza and Recife, where the tour will end on November 22.
Gil explained in the statement that decided to take the first steps to retire from the stage after reflecting on the music market current situation and the physical demands of touring.
“I want to continue making music, but at a different pace. And before that, we will have that beautiful celebration with the public and family,” he assured.
The singer-songwriter said that, as this is his last tour, the repertoire will take stock of his career and include the greatest hits from the different stages of his musical journey.
According to a statement from its producers, the time has come to celebrate with music, art and history decades of a career that transcends borders and generations.
Gilberto Gil’s music is a mix of traditional Brazilian rhythms, such as samba and bossa nova, with rock, and his melodies often feature vocals that resemble sounds of nature.
The singer, who also plays several instruments, is a music producer and has sold around four million copies of his nearly 60 albums. He received nine Grammy Awards and in 1999 he was named “Artist for Peace” by UNESCO.
Last year, Gil concluded a tour in which he shared the stage with several members of his family, including children and grandchildren of his musical heritage, and which passed through several European countries before arriving in Brazil.
Source: Observadora
