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Policarpo
Policarpo formed in Recife in the late 1990s, led by vocalist and songwriter Júnior Almeida. They started playing live shows around the city, building a local...
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Policarpo formed in Recife in the late 1990s, led by vocalist and songwriter Júnior Almeida. They started playing live shows around the city, building a local following with a sound that mixed MPB with rock and pop. Their debut album 'Ao Vivo' came out in the early 2000s.
That album included 'Saudades de Ti,' which became their signature song. Its lyrics about love and longing connected with listeners across Brazil, giving the band national attention. Other songs like 'Amor e Palavras' and 'Mil Palavras' also became part of their catalog.
They kept recording after that, putting out albums like 'Odeio Amar' in 2005, 'Canção do Amanhecer' in 2010, and 'Amor em Cena' in 2015. The band's lineup has included Júnior Almeida on vocals and guitar, Gilmar Lídio on bass, Ricardo Peixoto on keyboards, and Gilmar Silva on drums.
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