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Tropicalism is, first of all, due to Gil.
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The statement gives Gil the main credit for Tropicalism. “First of all” makes this the speaker’s starting point, while “due to Gil” presents Tropicalism as something that exists because of Gil’s contribution or influence.
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- Google Arts & Culture — Instituto Gilberto Gil
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