Brazilian musical icon and environmental advocate Gilberto Gil reads the next part of the tale, on protecting the planet's ecosystems. A special event featuring Gilberto Gil and the musical group Empolga Às 9 takes place at Fundição Progresso.
Biographies of participating guests
Empolga Às 9
The musical group Empolga às 9 has been breathing life into the Ipanema Carvinal in Rio since 2003. Loved by young audiences, this group performs the classics of popular Brazilian music, cleverly mixing styles such as samba, frevo, forró and funk with strong percussive elements.
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil's groundbreaking fusion of samba, salsa, bossa nova and rock with native Brazilian folk sounds resonated with music lovers around the globe, igniting a passion for a new genre called World Music, which continues to captivate audiences decades later. One of the most influential artists in Brazilian popular music, this singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former Minister of Culture continues to perform and lend his support to social and environmental causes.