Gilberto Gil recalls how it was to register his daughter in Rio de Janeiro in 1974; Singer and businesswoman, she died of cancer at age 50
Black Gil It has already arrived causing and giving your message. When it was born in August 1974, the daughter of Gilberto Gil faced the first of the numerous clashes that faces to try to transform the Brazil in a less racist country.
The singer and businesswoman, who died last Sunday, July 20, at the age of 50, generated a curious episode when she was registered in a notary’s office. She and her father have told this story sometimes.
According to Gil, the registry office did not want to record the name “black”. The musician then had to convince the employee that this was a controversial and at least racist stance.
In an interview with Jô Soaresin JO Program (via Radio Itatiaia), Gil recalled the case:
“When she was born in 1974, I lived there in the neighborhood Fish. We went to Sandra (Preta’s mother) to the registry office. A registry office in Copacabana. We got there. ‘What is the girl’s name?’ Black. Preta Maria. ‘But how black?’ Yeah, how Clearhow White. “
Gil added:
“Then the girl, all unarmed, had no way … took the paper and put the name there. Like Clara, as Branca. We are in Brazil, a democratic, pluriracial society. What’s the problem? Pretinha gave what it gave.”
The story told by Preta Gil
Preta Gil has also mentioned the story in some interviews. According to her, it wasn’t that easy. The singer says that her father had to give in and make a kind according to the notary, who demanded that a Catholic name was also placed.
In statement highlighted by Gshowshe said how was the episode:
“‘Okay, you’re going to put black, but only if you put a Catholic name together.’ So I am 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 published a new update about the next steps related to the singer’s funeral and funeral. In a shared statement on social networks, it was informed that, at this moment, there is still no forecast for the repatriation of the body to Brazil.
The artist, who died after a long and courageous battle against cancer in the gut, will be veiled in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where friends, family and fans will be able to pay their latest honors.
“We inform that, at this moment, there is still no forecast for the repatriation of the Black Body Gil to Brazil. She will be veiled in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where her family, friends and the public will be able to pay their latest honors. As soon as we have the information from the funeral, we will disclose here.”
The family also thanked, once again, the affection and respect of the public at this delicate moment, reinforcing the importance of understanding in the face of mourning and the necessary procedures.
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Source: Rollingstone
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