Who was Preta Gil? Discography explored as Brazilian singer passes away at 50

Preta Gil, whose full name was Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira, passed away on July 20, 2025. The Brazilian actress and singer came from a family with a strong music background. Her father, Gilberto Gil, was the former Minister of Culture in Brazil, and is also a musician. According to Quem, the 50-year-old singer passed away in the US while getting treatment for colorectal cancer.

Gil was first diagnosed with cancer in January 2023, after which it went into remission in the same year. However, in 2024, it was reported that Preta Gil's cancer had spread to four parts of her body, which included her two lymph nodes, a metastasis in the peritoneum, and a nodule in the ureter.

Preta Gil was not only known for her music but also for her fiery spirit in fighting against racism, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, women's rights, and preaching about self-acceptance and love.

Preta Gil's complete discography explored

Preta Gil had always been interested in music since she was a child. However, she had big shoes to fill, which hindered her from pursuing it sooner. However, at the age of 28, after losing her brother in 1990 and having recurring dreams about him, she decided to go ahead and start her career in music.

Gil has released three studio albums, two live albums, and two video albums throughout her music career. As for singles, she has released a total of 18 tracks and was featured on five songs with different artists.

Below is the complete list of Preta Gil's discography, along with the years the albums and singles were released. Have a look.

Studio albums

• Prêt-à Porter - 2003
• Preta - 2005
• Sou Como Sou - 2012
• Todas as Cores - 2017

Live albums

• Noite Preta Ao Vivo - 2010
• Bloco da Preta - 2014

Video albums

• Noite Preta Ao Vivo - 2010
• Bloco da Preta - 2014

Singles

• Sinais De Fogo - 2003
• Andarai - 2003
• Muito Perigoso - 2005
• Eu e Você, Você e Eu - 2005
• Mutante - 2007
• Stereo - 2009
• Meu Valor - 2010
• Sou Como Sou - 2012
• Mulher Carioca - 2012
• Relax - 2013
• Que Isso Neguinho? - 2014
• Te Quero, Baby - 2015
• Eu Quero e Você Quer - 2017
• Decote ft. Pabllo Vittar - 2017
• Vá Se Benzer ft. Gal Costa - 2017
• Cheia de Desejo - 2018
• Excesso de Gostosura - 2019
• Só o Amor - 2019

Featured songs

• Carinho de Verdade (With various artists) - 2011
• Meu Corpo Quer Você (Naldo) - 2011
• Amor, Amor (Wanessa) - 2013
• Esse Amor (Rodriguinho) - 2013
• Go, Gol (Rodrigo) - 2014

Aside from her extensive music career, Preta Gil has also appeared in a few soap operas such as Cheias de Charme and Pé na Cova. She was also featured in the telenovela Caminhos do Coraçã, a sci-fi series called Os Mutantes, and a comedy/musical film titled Ó Pai Ó.

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