Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the leading names in Brazilian music and an originator of the movement known as Tropicália (or Tropicalismo). He won Grammy Awards for best world music album in 1998 (Quanta Live) and for best contemporary world music album in 2005 (Eletracústico), and he took home several Latin Grammys, including three (2001, 2002, 2010) for best Brazilian roots/regional album and one in 2010 for best Brazilian popular music album.

Gil is known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Gilberto Gil is featured in "No Woman No Cry" Song Around The World.