Singer who died on Sunday, 20, brings together thousands of listeners on audio platforms and owns songs celebrated in Brazilian music
Black Gil It is one of the big names in Brazilian music. The artist, who stood out for his joy and mix of energetic rhythms, debuted her career with the album PRÊT-à PORTER (2003). Since then, it has released three other records: Black (2005), I am as I am (2012) and All colors (2017), collaborating with artists like Ivete Sangalo, Duda Beat, Pabllo Vittar, Gloria Groovethe only child, Francisco Gilalso known artistically as Franand the father himself, Gilberto Gil.
The singer passed away on Sunday, 20, at age 50, in the United States, where she was treatment of cancer. But leaves a legacy with works celebrated across the country. Next, remember some highlights of the career of Black Gil.
“Signs of Fire”
Released on the debut album, PRÊT-à PORTERmusic is one of the greatest successes of the career of Black. Composed by friend Ana Carolina, “Signs of Fire” It talks about love, passion and desire hot and intense.
“Only love”
The single in partnership with Gloria Groove It was one of the themes of the soap opera The owner of the piecedisplayed by TV Globo In 2019. “It is a hymn to love and tolerance, a libel for the acceptance of differences. It speaks of a woman who, regardless of any label, can be free, empowered, feminine, happy, safe,” said the singer about the song (via Gshow).
“Go beyond”
The song was released on the singer’s last album, All colorsand brings the godmother’s partnership, Gal Costa. Together they sing about diversity, inequality and resistance.
“Neckline”
Another success of All colorsthe music brings a new partnership, this time with Pabllo Vittar. “Neckline” It is a pop anthem on freedom and self -confidence. “I said/that I was stronger/Now good luck/I released myself/don’t mind my neckline”sing.
“My xodó”
In “My xodó”the collaboration is with the son of the singer, Francisco Gil. The 2021 music has a message about reunions and came in a moment of sadness during the covid-19 pandemic, when Black He didn’t feel connected with the music. “This song came like a buoy of salvation, I deleted myself and now I’m starting to breathe again. It’s very symbolic, this process came after Francisco, my son. He saw a lot of my suffering, my sadness, I was paralyzed, unable to connect with the music. G1 at the time.
“What is this neguinho?”
Carnival is an important chapter in the history of the singer and “What is a little one?” symbolizes this relationship well. One of the hymns of Black Blockmusic talks about desire at a pace that is all about the energy of the singer – and the electric trios.
“Drão”
The song is part of the repertoire of Gilberto Gil and was written in honor of the mother of Black, Sandra Gadelha. Although not a song by the singer, she has gained special meaning thanks to live interpretations with her father. In fact, “Drão” It was the last song that Black presented on the big stages. She participated in the tour Time Kingfrom the singer’s farewell, on April 26 this year, who yielded one of the most exciting versions of the track.
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