Brasil Summerfest - Concert: Gilsons
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 07:30pm
Brasil Summerfest
Damrosch Park
Amsterdam Avenue And West 62nd Street
Free
Gilsons
MPB / Samba / Reggae
Brazilian Music Award-winning trio Gilsons are a family band of the highest pedigree. Francisco, João, and José Gil are respectively the sons and grandsons of the legendary Gilberto Gil. The band blends pop rock, samba, rap and Bahian rhythms, but draws particular inspiration from MPB, Gilberto's chief métier. Following a strong run of singles, including the hits "Várias Queixas," and "Devagarinho", the band released their debut album, Pra Gente Acordar, which was subsequently nominated for the Latin GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Pop Album in Portuguese. The trio has participated in major festivals throughout Brasil, including Lollapalooza and Rock in Rio, but this performance represents both their U.S. and Lincoln Center debut.
7pm doors / 7:30pm showtime