Preta Gil

Person from Brazil

Genres: mpb, pop

About Preta Gil

Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾetɐ maˈɾiɐ ɡaˈdeʎɐ ˈʒiw moˈɾejɾɐ]), better known as Preta Gil (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾetɐ ˈʒiw]; 8 August 1974 – 20 July 2025), was a Brazilian singer, entrepreneur and television personality. The daughter of Gilberto Gil, she has made a name for herself on the Brazilian music scene. Recognized for her vibrant personality, joyful music and strong defence of LGBTQIA+ rights, Gil stood out for her work both on stage and behind the scenes in the local music industry. She died at the age of 50 after a battle with colorectal cancer.

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