The painful coincidence that connects Black Gil and Arrindo Cruz and almost nobody noticed

The painful coincidence that connects Black Gil and Arrindo Cruz and almost nobody noticed


The possibility caused a date to obtain a double meaning for Brazilian music.




Brazilian music has returned to live a day of mourning this Friday 8 Augustdate that will be marked In the memory of samba fans and MPB. It was when the country greeted Arlindo Cruzone of the greatest names of the pagoda and the carnival of Rio de JaneiroAuthor of successes such as “the show must continue” and “My Place”.

During over four career decades, Arrindo, who was 66 years old, won not only gold prizes and records, But also the respect and admiration of the different generations. His departure caused honors of professional colleagues, samba schools and fans who accompanied him from the courtyard courtyard.

The sad coincidence unites Black Gil and Arrindo Cruz

Among the farewell messages and shared memories, a curiosity has gone unnoticed by many: the farewell date to the Sambista has an extra meaning within Brazilian music.

August 8 is also the day Black Gil He would have turned 51. Daughter of Gilberto Giland godderkish of Gal CostaThe singer and business woman died on July 20, 2025, at the age of 50 in New York, a victim of complications of cancer in the intestine.

Although they followed distinct artistic paths, immersed themselves in the samba wheels and in the universe of carnival schools; It moves between pop, MPB and street carnival, both shared more than love for music. His trajectories have gone through the country’s cultural imagination, each in his own way, bringing joy, representativeness and Brazilian identity to the phases …

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