VOICED : Muere Gal Costa, leyenda de la música brasileña, a los 77 años

Gal Costa, a legendary Brazilian singer known for her crystal-clear voice and role in the tropicalismo movement, passed away at 77 in Sao Paulo. Her death was announced by her press agency, following a surgery in September. Born in Salvador de Bahía, she was a key figure in the 1960s tropicalismo movement alongside Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. Her passing deeply affected the Brazilian art world, with tributes pouring in from fellow artists and the public. Gilberto Gil expressed his sorrow on social media, and people in Rio de Janeiro remembered her contributions to Brazilian identity. Gal Costa's music, including hits like 'Baby' and 'Chuva de Prata', remains influential, marking her as a significant figure in Brazilian music history.

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