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João da Cruz
João da Cruz formed in the early 1990s with Sérgio Moraes, Fabio Sampaio, and Guile de Simone. Their debut album 'Perto' came out in 1996, and its title track...
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João da Cruz formed in the early 1990s with Sérgio Moraes, Fabio Sampaio, and Guile de Simone. Their debut album 'Perto' came out in 1996, and its title track became one of their most recognizable songs. The lyrics for 'Perto' were written by Moraes after he heard a religious sermon.
Their music drew from Brazilian folk, rock, and electronic sounds, though they never fit neatly into one category. Some listeners questioned the band's religious themes, while others found those same elements made their work more accessible. They kept recording through the 2000s, putting out albums like 'Espiral' in 2001 and 'Jardim Secreto' in 2007.
Other songs like 'O Sangue de Jesus' and 'Se Jesus Voltasse Agora' reflect the spiritual current in their writing. They released 'Do Outro Lado do Azul' in 2013.
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