Toda Menina Baiana is a song by Gilberto Gil, released in 1979 on the album Realce. It celebrates the cultural identity of Bahian women and weaves in Bahia’s history, from the first Mass and early colonial events to the first carnival and the Pelourinho. Composed by Gil, the track sits in the Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) tradition and shows Gil’s skill at blending rock with other rhythms. Realce arose from a Los Angeles recording session arranged by producer Marco Mazzola during a US tour, and was released by WEA/Elektra in 1979. Gilberto Gil is a renowned Brazilian musician and Grammy winner, known for crossing genres across more than fifty albums.
