Gilberto Gil recalls how his daughter was recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 1974; Singer and business woman, she died of cancer at the age of 50
Black Gil It has already arrived causing and giving your message. When he was born in August 1974, daughter of Gilberto Gil faced the first of the numerous clashes that overlook to try to transform the Brazil In a less racist country.
The singer and entrepreneur, who died last Sunday 20 July, at the age of 50, generated a curious episode when she was recorded in an notary’s office. She and her father have told this story sometimes.
According to Gil, the register office did not want to record the name “Black”. The musician therefore had to convince the employee that this was a controversial and at least racist position.
In an interview with Jô SoaresIn Jo program (Via Radio Itiaiaia), Gil recalled the case:
“When she was born in 1974, I lived there in the neighborhood Fish. We went to Sandra (Mother of prete) to the register of the register. A register office in Copacabana. We got there. “What is the girl’s name?” Black. Preta Maria. “But how much black?” Yes, how ClearAs White. “
Gil added:
“Then the girl, all disarmed, did not in any way … took the newspaper and put her name there. Like Clara, like Branca. We are in Brazil, a democratic and plurirazzial society. What is the problem? Pretinha gave what she gave.”
The story told by Peta Gil
Preta Gil also mentioned the story in some interviews. According to her, it was not that easy. The singer says that his father had to surrender and make a genre according to the notary, who also asked for a Catholic name.
In the declaration highlighted by GshowHe said how the episode was:
“” Okay, you will put black, but only if you put together a Catholic name. “So I’m Black Maria because of the notary and the Divine Mother.”
Family updates on repatriation and funeral
Still in mourning for the loss of Black GilA Gil family He has published a new update on the next steps relating to the funeral and the funeral of the singer. In a shared declaration on social networks, it has been informed that, at this moment, there is still no prediction for the repatriation of the body in Brazil.
The artist, who died after a long and courageous battle against cancer in the intestine, will be veiled in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where friends, family and fans will be able to pay their last honors.
“We inform you that, at this moment, there are still no predictions for the repatriation of the Black Body Gil in Brazil. He will be veiled in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where his family, his friends and the public will be able to pay their last honors. As soon as they have the information from the funeral, we will tell each other here.”
The family also thanked, once again, the affection and respect of the public at this delicate moment, strengthening the importance of understanding in the face of the mourning and necessary procedures.
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Source: Terra
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