Carlo e Rataria was a Portuguese duo from Lisbon active in the 1980s, consisting of singer Carlo Borges and multi-instrumentalist António Rataria. Their song 'Camboja' came out in 1984 and became something of an anthem, though its lyrics about the Cambodian genocide and unconventional melody drew some resistance from parts of the music industry at the time.
They released their debut album 'A Noite Não Dorme' in 1985, followed by records like 'Hotel Esplêndido' in 1987 and 'A Lenda de Artu' in 1989. Another track, 'Segundas,' appears among their notable songs. The duo performed at festivals around Portugal during that period.
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