Calvário formed in the late 1980s in São Paulo's slums. Their music came out of that environment, with lyrics that spoke directly to people living in those neighborhoods. The band's raw approach sometimes got them in trouble with authorities who didn't like what they were saying.
In 1992, they released "Vila Nova Esperança," a song that became an anthem in Brazil's favelas. It captured something real about life in those communities, the struggles but also the resilience. That track gave them wider recognition across the country.
They put out several albums through the 1990s, including their self-titled debut in 1991, "Vila Nova Esperança" in 1992, "O Rock da Fome" in 1994, "A Carta" in 1996, and "Uma Nova Era" in 1998. The band included Dudu Venturin on vocals and guitar, Marcão on drums, Ricardo Felício on bass, and Léo Ramos on keyboards.
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