Rafael Bitencourt

Rafael Bitencourt is a guitarist and vocalist from Rio de Janeiro who came up through Brazilian rock. He's best known as a founding member of the band Angra, where his playing and singing helped shape their sound.

His work includes songs like 'Um Milagre' and 'Derrama a Tua Glória,' which show his range from heavier material to more melodic, acoustic-leaning tracks. He's also recorded as a solo artist, and once collaborated with Marcus Salles on a song called 'O Melhor Lugar.'

Bitencourt has mentioned drawing from classical, jazz, and folk music, which gives his writing an eclectic feel. He's been active for decades, though the early years with Angra involved some legal and financial struggles that the band eventually worked through.