El cantante, composer and for some time also a politician Gilberto Gil He has a new job and will soon see the light (first half of June) and it will be done in digital format for free listening.
For his return to the musical scene, although he will continue as minister of culture, has prepared, after eleven years, 16 new themes that have been collected in Banda larga cordel. You can keep track of him at Gilberto Gil.
The work will be published in physical CD format in Brazil on 17 June 2008, but the different songs are already available on the internet. In addition to listening to them, His fans can access the instrumental parts of the songs or Gil's voice to make creative combinations.
For those who are a little lost, Gilberto Gil is a member of the Brazilian Green Party, He has been Minister of Culture since President Lula came to power and is a recognized enthusiast of culture and free software..
Last year, in the midst of the copyright conflicts that arose between the video portal YouTube.com and the different record labels, Gil asked his audience to record his recitals and upload all the material to a digital channel that he set up.: “On my website I will continue uploading versions and tracks of the songs, to share them with people and make their own mixes. If they use it for profit, there we will have to find an arrangement. But for non-commercial use, my entire catalog is available”, dice.