The award recognizes the career, the force in Brazilian music and social involvement
Preta singer -Songriter Gil will be honored in the next edition of Prizes for female musical events (WME Awards), scheduled for December. The award celebrates women who have distinguished themselves in the musical industry and social activism, areas where Peta has built a trajectory of relevance.
Daughter of Gilberto GilPreta released its first album in 2003 and has since consolidated a repertoire that mixes pop, samba and MPB. During his career, he also became an active voice in the defense of diversity and LGBTQIA+rights.
WME Awards has already rewarded names like Elza Soares AND Link. According to the organization, the choice of black reflects its cultural influence and its constant work to combat prejudice. Recently, the artist faced a treatment for cancer, who pushed him from the stage for a few months and shared his journey with the public, inspiring thousands of followers.
In addition to music, Preta Gil is a business woman, creator of “Preta block” and engaged in initiatives to appreciate women in culture. Therefore, his return to the shows in 2024 marked the resumption of his presence in festivals and social projects.
Preta Gil is a treatment against cancer
In 2023, the artist discovered cancer at the intestine. He currently undergoes treatment in the United States. The black is already old known to the organizers. He even delivered the WME prizes for seven consecutive editions. In 2023, he was recently managed and received warm applause from the current public.
“Choosing Prete Gil since the honor of this year was a decision that came from the heart, with a deep affection and admiration for everything it represents for WME. This tribute is also a recognition of its strong impact on the music, culture and life of so many women, including ours”, state Claudia Assef, The journalist and co-founder of WME, on the website F5.
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