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BEBEL GILBERTO

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Bebel Gilberto was destined to be a performer. Not only are her parents Brazilian music icons João Gilberto and Miúcha, but she spent much of her childhood surrounded by her extended family, which included her uncle, musician Chico Buarque, and family friends Milton Nascimento and Tom Jobim. Her latest album, Tudo, is sung in Portuguese and English (sometimes in the same song), and features a mix of original tracks written or co-written by Gilberto as well as composers such as Cesar Mendez. She also covers the Jobim classic, Vivo Sonhando, and a version of Neil Young’s Harvest Moon. Gilberto splits her time between Rio de Janeiro and New York City. She will headline the City of Boca Raton’s Brazilian Beat celebration on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Photo by Harper Smith

WHAT DOES BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY MEAN TO The independence of Brazil from YOU? The independence of Brazil from the Portuguese is a very the Portuguese is a very important important holiday. I remember Sept. 7 since I was a little girl. I am very excited to be celebrating this event in Boca Raton. holiday… I am very excited to be celebrating this event in Boca Raton. WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR ALBUM, TUDO? I went through a lot before the album. That year, I had an accident, a broken ankle with a very painful recovery, and the ending of a relationship. To record Tudo, I moved to LA and started working LUXURY YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Walking, being healthy, with producer Mario Caldato Jr. We had to work hard in order to exercising, gardening… being able to do everything by yourself is release it before the World Cup; it paid off, as it was nominated for the biggest luxury in life. Latin Grammy. CHARITY CLOSE TO YOUR HEART: Viva Cazuza in Rio is a IS THERE ANYONE WITH WHOM YOU’D LIKE TO RECORD great charity [named after the late Brazilian singer, Cazuza, a THAT YOU HAVEN’T YET WORKED WITH? Danger Mouse, childhood friend]. Cazuza’s mother, Lucinha Araujo, raises kids—I Marisa Monte and Charlotte Gainsbourg. mean, really raises them. They go to the pool and on trips and everything. She works hard to raise money for them. I really admire YOU ARE AN ART AFICIONADO. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE what she does. I wish there were more foundations like this one. ARTIST? My friend, Janaina Tschäpe, who is Brazilian/German. vivacazuza.org.br

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TOP DINNER DESTINATION: Any Latin place—with lots of noise. Brazilian Beat 2016 Downtown Boca’s Brazilian Beat 2016, designated as BEST PLACE TO RELAX OR DE-STRESS: The beach. one of South Florida’s official Brazilian Independence Day celebrations by the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, BOOK CURRENTLY ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND: Madame Bovary. will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater. The event will feature live music and entertainment, including a Zumba showcase, a capoeira circle, carnival dancers and samba drummers, and authentic Brazilian food and cocktails. The event is free and open to the public. downtownboca.org

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