Gal Costa
Gal Costa was a Brazilian singer of popular music and one of the main figures of the tropicália movement of the late 1960s.
Origins
Active from 1965 until 2022, she emerged with the tropicália scene and appeared on the landmark 1968 compilation Tropicália: ou Panis et Circencis.
The sound
Her music is rooted in MPB, marked by a versatile, expressive voice that made her a central interpreter of Brazilian song.
Legacy
A twelve-time Brazilian Music Awards winner, she was described by The New York Times as one of Brazil's greatest singers.
Signature song
Festa do Interior
"Festa do Interior" is among her signature songs, a vibrant favorite from her celebrated catalog.
Top songs
- 1
Festa do Interior ★
Gal Costa · 1994
- 2
Chuva de Prata
A Pele do Futuro Ao Vivo · 2019
- 3
Modinha para Gabriela
Divina, Maravilhosa · 2010
- 4
Brasil
Aquarela Do Brasil · 1980
- 5
Baby
Gal Costa · 1969