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My Take
Bebel Gilberto carries one of the heaviest musical pedigrees imaginable, as the daughter of bossa nova founder Joao Gilberto and niece of Chico Buarque. What I respect most is that she refused to merely guard that legacy. Born in New York and Brazilian at heart, she fused bossa nova with electronica to forge a sound that feels both ancestral and thoroughly modern. Her voice has a languid, intimate warmth that makes her records perfect for late, quiet evenings. Escaping the shadow of giants is hard, yet she did it with grace, evolving the tradition rather than embalming it. I find that genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bebel Gilberto
- Name (Japanese)
- ベベウ・ジルベルト
- Reading
- べべう・じるべると
- Born
- May 12, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / jazz musician / composer / actor / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bebel Gilberto born?
Born May 12, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Bebel Gilberto from?
Bebel Gilberto is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Bebel Gilberto do?
Bebel Gilberto works as singer, jazz musician, composer, actor, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.