In late 2011, a unique musical project titled brought together three of Bahia's most iconic exports. While Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso were the architects of the Tropicália movement that redefined Brazilian identity in the 1960s, Ivete Sangalo represented the modern powerhouse of axé and pop.
: The lyrics describe a love so profound that it provides the "stars to guide" the narrator and prevents them from "living in darkness". In late 2011, a unique musical project titled
The performance was recorded as a year-end special for at Projac in Rio de Janeiro. The goal was to blend their distinct styles—Gil’s rhythmic guitar, Caetano’s lyrical precision, and Ivete’s emotive vocal power. The Song: "Se Eu Não Te Amasse Tanto Assim" In late 2011
