Estrela

Genres

mpb

Biography

The song "Estrela" is a composition by Gilberto Gil, released on his 1984 album "Quanta Gente Veio Ver". The track, which became a landmark in MPB, talks about the ephemerality of life and the importance of celebrating moments of happiness, comparing them to the brightness of a star that appears in the sky with every smile. The poetic lyrics and engaging melody made "Estrela" a classic, frequently interpreted by other artists and featured in various compilations of the genre.

Although "Estrela" is best known as a song by Gilberto Gil, the name "Estrela" can also refer to other musical contexts. For example, "Estrela, Estrela" is the title of the debut album by singer, songwriter, and writer Vítor Ramil, released in 1980. The record, which spans across MPB, features guest appearances by artists like Tetê Espíndola and Zizi Possi, and arrangements by names like Egberto Gismonti and Wagner Tiso.

Additionally, there are records of an artist named "Estrela" with a discography between 2003 and 2005, featuring demos and EPs such as "Demo 2003", "S/T EP", and "Collapse Into The Abstract". Another artist named "Estrela" appears in Brazilian discographies, associated with albums like "... E A Gente Sonhando" by Milton Nascimento and "Fantasia" by Gal Costa. More recently, Duda Estrela, a 16-year-old young singer from Ceará, has been gaining prominence in Brazilian music with major collaborations and millions of views, being considered a promise of the new generation.