Gal Costa (born Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, 26 September 1945, Salvador, Bahia) was a Brazilian singer central to the Tropicalismo movement; she rose to prominence in the 1960s and is widely associated with the 1969 album 'Gal'. She died 9 November 2022.

Associated with Tropicalismo and MPB; 'Meu nome é Gal' is a signature piece; the 1969 album 'Gal' features arrangements by Rogério Duprat and includes contributions connected to Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben. The review emphasizes the album's psychedelic, electric-guitar-driven departures from traditional Brazilian song.

The review emphasizes Gal Costa's central role in Tropicalismo, focusing on her 1969 album 'Gal' as a landmark psychedelic MPB record. It highlights her vocal intensity, politically charged context, and arrangements by Rogério Duprat. The piece frames 'Meu nome é Gal' as a signature, epochal statement.

For:Fans of Tropicalismo, MPB, 1960s Brazilian music, and listeners interested in psychedelic/bossa fusion.

 “Meu nome é Gal, tenho 24 anos. Nasci na Barra Avenida, Bahia. Acredito em Deus, gosto de baile, cinema. Admiro Caetano, Gil, Paulinho Da Viola, Jorge Ben, Rogério Duprat, Dircinho...”

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