Ministério de Louvor Novo Cântico

Ministério de Louvor Novo Cântico began in the late 1980s as a group of musicians from the Igreja Cristã Maranata. They were led by vocalist Ester Lima and aimed to create music that felt fresh for Brazilian believers at the time. Their approach mixed traditional hymns with more contemporary rhythms, which connected with people looking for new ways to express their faith.

Songs like 'Eu Não Mereço' and 'Graça Sem Fim' became part of their early work in the 1990s. They released albums including 'Louvor e Adoração' in 1994 and 'Na Tua Presença' in 1996. The group included musicians like Rubens Nascimento on vocals and Valnei Cosme on drums.

Their style drew some criticism from those who preferred more traditional worship music, but they continued with their approach. Over time, their recordings helped shape what contemporary Brazilian worship music sounded like for many churches and listeners.