Perla formed in Brazil in the 1990s with vocalist Cátia de França, guitarist Rogério Flausino, bassist Adriano Ribeiro, and drummer Alexandre Cavalo. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1993, featuring the single "Rios da Babilônia." They followed it with albums like "Pirata" in 1995 and "Luz" in 1997.
Their music pulled from Brazilian rhythms alongside rock and soul, heard in songs like "Mercedita" and "Eu Vou Sonhar." The band was known for energetic live shows, and Cátia's vocals were a central part of their sound.
They released several more albums, including "Alma" in 2004 and "Mais Além" in 2012. Their catalog also includes an acoustic release from 2007.
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