Edinho Garcia came up in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, where his father was a Pentecostal pastor. He put out his first album, 'Unção,' in 1999. The next year, his second album gave us the song 'Como Águias,' which became a kind of anthem in Brazilian gospel circles and beyond.
His voice had a particular intensity and range that connected with people. Beyond 'Como Águias,' songs like 'O Poço' and 'Magnífico' became staples for listeners. In 2007, he left his longtime record label, a move that drew mixed reactions from his audience.
He kept recording after that, though the details of later years are less clear. What remains are those early songs, especially 'Como Águias,' which still surfaces in churches and on playlists.
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