World Routes - Brazilian Performers - Gilberto Gil

Singer Monica Vasconcelos introduces a solo, guitar-only performance given at London's Barbican by Gilberto Gil. One of the great singer-songwriters of the past five decades, Gil sings about everything from love and politics to God and mobile phones. WORLD ROUTES Presented by Monica Vasconcelos Produced by Roger Short Tel. 020 7765 4661 Fax. 020 7765 5052 e-mail [email protected] Saturday 26 September 2009, 3:00pm Recorded Monday 31 March 2008 at the Barbican Centre in London Gilberto Gil (vocals/guitar) Ben Gil (guitar/percussion) on some songs Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei (original version on the 1984 album Raça Humana) Esotérico (original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um) Maquina de Ritmo Metafora (original version on the 1982 album Um Banda Um) Chiclete Com Banana (original version on the 1972 album Espresso 2222) Interview: Monica Vasconcelos and Gilberto Gil Gilberto Gil: Gueixa no Tatami (this is a new song) A Faca e o Queijo La Renaissance Africaine Não Chores Mais (No Woman No Cry) Aquele Abraço (original version on the 1969 album Gilberto Gil)