Gilberto Gil

“There is a way you can get involved.  Join hands with FAO in its fight against hunger.  It is not a question of the survival of the fittest.  It is a question of survival.  Full stop.  We need your support”.

Gilberto Gil is one of the most important singers, composers and instrumentalists of modern Brazil. During an artistic career spanning more than three decades, he has recorded over 30 albums, with many being released in Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.  He is a living legend who has shown a remarkable, unique rhythmic versatility through his production.

Gilberto Gil has devoted considerable time to social and humanitarian activities in recent years, for which he has earned the love and admiration of people all over the world.

Nominated FAO Goodwill Ambassador on 16 October 2001, Gilberto Gil has recorded numerous testimonials in support of FAO’s campaign to eradicate hunger in the world, and most recently for the mega event “Música vs. Hambre” held in Asunción in September 2006, on which occasion his spot was broadcast all over the Latin America region in support of FAO. 

He also featured in numerous PSAs in support of FAO on major international magazines.

Gilberto Gil has committed to perform, in his capacity as FAO Goodwill Ambassador, to three concerts planned for October 2010 in Paris (Salle d’Hiver) in the context of the Festival de l’Ile de France, which will be dedicated to the global fight against hunger.