FACARV formed in São Paulo in the early 2000s, a band with a name that spells out their approach: Fala, Canta, Avisa, Roda e Vai. They put out their first album, 'Falar a Verdade,' in 2004. Their sound pulled from samba, hip-hop, and funk, and their lyrics often dealt with social issues.
Their 2006 album 'Pra Vencer' included the title track, which became one of their better-known songs. They kept releasing records through the 2010s, like 'Nós Não Vamos Parar' in 2015 and 'O Mundo Tá Mudando' in 2019.
The band's lineup included Cidinho and Tico Santa Cruz on vocals, with Leandro on guitar, Tato on drums, Cris Scaffo on bass, and a horn section with Rodrigo, Marquinhos, and Fernando. Their straightforward stance in their music sometimes drew criticism, but it also built them a following.
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