Daughter of bossa nova legend João Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto kicks off a UK tour this month, playing two solo dates before joining Simply Red on tour as support. The Brazilian songstress’ debut LP 'Tanto Tempo' is the most globally successful Brazilian album ever with sales nearing a million. The remix LP included reworkings by Peter Kruder, Layo & Bushwacka, Derrick Carter, Rae & Christian and DJ Marky & XRS.
The dates are as follows:
19 Jul: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
22 Jul: Shepherds Bush Empire, London
27 Jul: Beaulieu Abbey, Brockenhurst (Simply Red support)
28 Jul: Liverpool Docks, Liverpool (Simply Red support)
2 Aug: Leeds Castle, Maidstone (Simply Red support)
3 Aug: Blickling Hall, Norwich (Simply Red support)