Minister with birimbao
Gilberto Gil, musician, minister of culture in Brazil, and his songs
"For a citizen who loves his people who are interested in social problems, which is committed to change things, be able to play a political role is a unique opportunity not to be missed. For this to be the minister of culture of Brazil for me is my honor. " With these words, Gilberto Gil, one of the most famous Brazilian singer-songwriters in the world, ended her concert Sunday July 3 at Teatro Dal Verme in Milan, for the review Milanesiana. Viewers have long resisted nailed to chairs. The music of the Minister of Lula has gradually won everyone over, dragging the minds and hearts. The final was a triumph of improvised dance. All rise, transported by the rhythms of birimbao (or berimbau), percussion, guitars and accordion.
Bahian spirit. "I'm the minister for eleven months a year and a month into the shoes of the musician and song, sound, dance with my band. All this at the expense, of course, of my music. The composers of the time is pressing. We have spent two and a half years that I compose a new song, alas, but my political engagement with Lula is so exciting, fulfilling, so I'm happy, "said Gil, a true idol for Brazilians, and especially for Bahians. Gilberto Gil was in fact born 63 years ago in Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, where monuments and streets of the recall, call upon him, remember him to every passerby. Gil, star of the musical renewal of his country, is one who has given the go-along with Caetano Veloso at the birth of "tropical", a movement that started from the bossa nova of Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim to recover parts of the Bahian folk music and other languages \u200b\u200bof North-east. His career is an exceptional style that is constantly changing. He received eleven gold records, five platinum records and his album has sold over five million copies. But what is more important is that Gil is the symbol of redemption of the Negro, is the emblem dell'afrodiscendente speaking of equality, peace and solidarity. And 'the artist of no barriers, prejudices. And 'the man who had to flee his country persecuted by the dictatorship that wanted gagged and silent. And 'one who knew Hendrix and the Beatles, who has traveled the world giving and receiving charisma, intelligence, talent, and everywhere singing of slaves, negros, freedom, and redemption of inequality of poor people. Gil sings the favelas, the barracks for the sparkling joy of life and the ability to smile. His music tells the rainbow that the Brazilian people hiding in blacks big eyes, full of pride and determination, strength and beauty.
A symbol of change. "When Lula asked me to become a minister I knew it was time, finally I could put my willingness to communicate with the public at the service of my people. The Brazilian minister of culture is the one who knows how to communicate to all, without distinction, without prejudice. And choosing someone like me, of African descent and member of the middle class is a real sign of change, a clear and important example, adds. And during the concert singing in any language, plays the music of different cultures together with skill and unique sound. Than from a Chuck Berry comes to a poignant Imagine by John Lennon, the universal message. And through samba and bossa nova Brazilian Gil touches the Latin American tango, citing the Uruguayan legend that attributes the origins of the sound of a percussion come together with the slaves deported from Africa. And then the tribute to Bob Marley, who has revolutionized the melody, rhythm, especially "the one who brought the message of peace, respect for others, the revolt of the poor around the world. He gave me hope, that brought light and solidarity those who did not even have to feed themselves. " And then he sings in English, English and French. His La lune de Gorée is a manifesto of equality, is a scream of pain, a complaint horrendous slavery. Written by Captain, is in French because it was dedicated to the Senegalese, colonized by France and deported en masse for centuries. "The moon rising on the island of Goree is the same one that gets all over the world. But the moon for Gore has a deep color, which does not exist anywhere else in the world. And 'the moon of the slaves. The moon of the pain. Yet the skin of the bodies of Gore is the same leather that covers all people in the world. E ' the skin of the slaves, a flag of freedom. "
manifesto. The government program of the Ministry of Culture of Brazil is so exactly in his songs speak the same language, live in a world without barriers or conflicts, enjoy equal rights for all and practice a universal religion. Holy War in his thinking is clear. Born in the cradle of religious syncretism, the axé in Salvador (sacred objects of the deities) and Catholic iconography, Gil grew up with a strong sense of religion, which is required, the holy one to sell and to buy thanks. That is the city where the condomblé ritual of African origin to appease the parenchyma of the Orisha, goes hand in hand to the Catholic Mass, is the place to offer sacrifices to the gods, and immediately after you hundreds of communion in Catholic churches scattered everywhere is the place where the profane to the sacred zone behind culture, society, the everyday. So his thinking is unmistakable: "The name of God can be Oxalá, Jesus, Tupã, Muhammad, and there are many more different and, yes, but dreams the same."
The perfect closed. And if you think that the song chosen for the encore, to close in the general jubilation barracos Nos da Cidade, the message Gil is soon revealed. Written in 1985, is the voice of the people of the barracks against the corruption of local politicians who promise, promise, and never keep. And 'the minister who sings "In the barracks of the city, no one has the illusion in the power authority to take a decision [...]. The governor promises but the system says no. The gains are very large, but no one likes to open his hand. Even a small part would already be the solution. But the wear of those people has become a distortion. Oh, stupid people. Oh, hypocritical people. " What is the answer to all allegations of corruption that the Lula government is trying to address? Whether it is a reminder that he is part of a Government of people who have made fighting corruption a way of life?
A persidente council as a minister as Lula and Gil are truly a turning point and a breath of hope for the people of Brazil (or rather the weak Brazilian). A minister came from the native African people and especially loved by all, if can not fall in the web of corruption in Brazilian politics than anything else is powerful and widespread almost everywhere, this could have great impact both nationally and for all developed countries .... Simlav