Preta Gil

Preta Gil (1974–2025) was a Brazilian singer, actress and composer.

Also recorded as Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira de Godoy.

Also worked under the name Preta Gil.

Born at Rio de Janeiro in 1974, died at New York City in 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are axé and música popular brasileira.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Preta Gil”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q7242108: Preta Gil
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