Abu Dhabi, 24 March 2013: Audiences at the landmark 10th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival were transported from Emirates Palace to the eclectic vibes of Brazil last night thanks to a dynamic performance by the Tropicalia pioneer and legend of world music, Gilberto Gil. Gil, who showed no signs of flagging despite a career spanning over four decades, came out swinging with cool rhythms from baião to bossa nova and samba, displaying the eclectic yet seamless musical pairings that have brought Brazilian music to global recognition. Joined onstage by his protégé, the talented Egyptian vocalist Dina El Wedidi, audiences were swept along in a wave of musical fusion, driven by Gil’s relentless and driving energy.
Egyptian vocalist Dina El Wedidi singing with Gilberto Gil
