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D. João IV
D. João IV formed in Lisbon in the late 1970s around vocalist António Manuel Ribeiro and guitarist Paulo Zagalo, with bassist António José Ribeiro and drummer...
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D. João IV formed in Lisbon in the late 1970s around vocalist António Manuel Ribeiro and guitarist Paulo Zagalo, with bassist António José Ribeiro and drummer Jorge da Silva completing the initial lineup. Their music drew from medieval troubadour traditions and the writings of Saint John of the Cross, creating a distinctive blend of rock and spiritual themes.
Their debut album 'Crux Fidelis' in 1980 established their sound, with the title track becoming their most recognized work.
They followed with albums like 'A Última Ceia' in 1983 and 'O Cântico dos Cânticos' in 1986, continuing to explore themes of faith and human experience. Though lineup changes occurred over time, Ribeiro and Zagalo remained the consistent creative core of the project.
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