Gilsons builds on the legacy of their father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil – a key figure in the iconic tropicália movement and one of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music (Música Popular Brasileira). The trio was formed in 2018, and represents two generations of one of Brazil’s most beloved music legends – his son José Gil and grandsons Francisco and João Gil.

With their unique and warm blend of pop rock, samba, reggae and rhythms from northeastern Brazil, Gilsons has created a sound that balances the modern and the traditional. Since their Latin Grammy-nominated debut album “Pra Gente Acordar” (2022), the trio has distinguished themselves as a distinctive new voice – both on the music scene in their homeland and among an international audience with concerts in the rest of the world.

This year, Gilsons’ follow-up to their popular first album will be released, and on that occasion, the trio will embark on a worldwide tour, which w...

Gilsons builds on the legacy of their father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil – a key figure in the iconic tropicália movement and one of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music (Música Popular Brasileira). The trio was formed in 2018, and represents two generations of one of Brazil’s most beloved music legends – his son José Gil and grandsons Francisco and João Gil.

With their unique and warm blend of pop rock, samba, reggae and rhythms from northeastern Brazil, Gilsons has created a sound that balances the modern and the traditional. Since their Latin Grammy-nominated debut album “Pra Gente Acordar” (2022), the trio has distinguished themselves as a distinctive new voice – both on the music scene in their homeland and among an international audience with concerts in the rest of the world.

This year, Gilsons’ follow-up to their popular first album will be released, and on that occasion, the trio will embark on a worldwide tour, which will also stop by Copenhagen this summer. Copenhagen Jazz Festival and DR Koncerthuset are proud to present the festival audience with yet another branch in Brazil's great musical family tree.

Gilsons played their first Danish concert last year in DR Koncerthuset's Studio 2, but this time they will take over Koncertsalen, where a limited number of standing tickets will be available for sale to accommodate the Brazilian atmosphere....

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