Hotly anticipated first night headliner, Gilberto Gil, is a Brazilian musician, and previous culture minister for his home country. Making use of his political past, he facilitates his musical outlet and lyrics to preach social activism. Coming from a background of traditional folk music, more recently he has written more innovative pieces, and come to perform a blend of Samba-Rock-Reggae.For more information or tickets log onto
Cairo Jazz Festival Facebook page or call 010-0842-5387.