Banda New Heaven

Banda New Heaven formed in 1994 in São Paulo's favelas, where they started playing in local churches and community centers. Their song 'Última Opção' came out in 2003 and connected with listeners across Brazil, though some critics found their religious message too conservative or their sound too sentimental. The band kept writing about faith and social issues anyway, with songs like 'Contigo Andar' and 'Sem Jesus Não Dá' appearing in their catalog.

Their lineup included Claudir Macedo on vocals, Rogério Feltrin on bass, Marcelo Pelissari on drums, William Farias on keyboards, Anderson Feijó on guitar, and Leandro Esteves on percussion. They put out albums like 'Refúgio' in 2005, 'Avivamento' in 2007, 'Fortaleza' in 2010, and 'O Encontro' in 2013, mixing gospel and soul with Brazilian rhythms. Other tracks like 'Louvai' and 'Morar No Céu' show their consistent focus on spiritual themes.