Aos Pés da Cruz, often abbreviated as APC, formed in the early 2000s in São Paulo, Brazil. The group started as musicians and singers from a local church wanting to create music for their faith. Their work draws inspiration from biblical texts, particularly the book of Jeremiah, which is reflected in songs like 'Jeremias 29' from their 2006 album of the same name.
Their debut album, 'Aos Pés da Cruz,' came out in 2003. They followed it with records like 'Caminho de Paz' in 2009 and 'Elohim' in 2012. Anderson Freire has been their lead vocalist and songwriter, with Alessandro Vilas Boas on keyboards, Jotinha on bass, and Danilo Garcia on drums.
Their catalog includes tracks such as 'Pai,' 'Príncipe da Paz,' and 'Tu És Santo.' The music is straightforward Christian worship, built around vocals and piano arrangements. They've maintained a consistent presence in Brazilian gospel circles without much fanfare about their lineup or sound changing dramatically.
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