Gal Costa, born Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos on September 26, 1945, is a renowned Brazilian singer whose career spans more than five decades. Emerging from the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s, which melded traditional Brazilian music with foreign influences, Gal Costa became a prominent figure in both the Brazilian music scene and the wider world music community. Her distinctive voice and emotive interpretations have made her one of Brazil's most beloved and enduring artists.

Costa's prolific recording career has explored diverse genres, from bossa nova to samba and psychedelic rock to MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). Her discography is marked by an ongoing evolution, with more recent releases such as "A Pele do Futuro" (2018) and its live version "A Pele do Futuro Ao Vivo" (2019) showcasing her ability to stay fresh and relevant. Collaborative projects like "Trinca de Ases (Ao Vivo)" (2018), performed with fellow Brazilian music giants Gilberto Gil and Nando Reis, attest to her stature and influence in the Brazilian music world. Gal Costa's artistic contributions continue to celebrate the rich, dynamic sounds of Brazil, and her voice has remained a powerful medium for the expression of the country's cultural vibrancy and diversity.

Genres

Bossa Nova

Mpb

Samba

Tropicalia

Related Artists

Caetano Veloso

Maria Bethânia

Milton Nascimento

Elis Regina

Gilberto Gil

Chico Buarque

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Jorge Ben Jor

João Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto

Ivete Sangalo

Djavan

Latest Release

Azul (Illusionize & Linkage Remix)

Gal Costa•

illusionize

Single - Released May 10, 2024