Brazilian singer Gal Costa dies at 77 | Fun

“Gal Costa was one of the best singers in the world, among our leading artists who brought the name and sounds of Brazil all over the planet,” President-elect Luiz Inácio da Silva wrote on Twitter along with a photo of him. that embraces Costa. “His talent, his technique and his courage have enriched and renewed our culture, involved and marked the lives of millions of Brazilians”.

Costa, whose name was Maria da Graça Penna Burgos, was born in the northeastern state of Bahia and became famous along with legends such as Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia.

They were all successful solo artists when they founded the band Doces Bárbaros. Their joint project became an important counterculture reference during the two decades of dictatorship in Brazil. His band inspired an album, tour and documentary.

In 2011 Costa received the Musical Excellence Award from the Latin Recording Academy, the organization that awards the Latin Grammys.

Costa remained active until his final days. It was only recently that he had suspended his concerts to undergo a nose job. His next concert was scheduled for December 17th in Sao Paulo.