Wallace Bentes is a Brazilian gospel singer from Recife. His 1987 debut album 'Aclama a Deus' included 'Maria Mãe de Deus,' a song that became widely known in Brazilian religious circles. That track, along with others like 'Sophia' and 'Virgem de Fátima,' established his presence in the genre.
In the early 2000s, there were some questions about the authorship of 'Maria Mãe de Deus,' but the song remained popular. Bentes kept recording through the 1990s and 2000s with albums like 'Eu Navegarei' and 'Deus é Fiel.'
His music draws from traditional Brazilian sounds, and he typically worked with a band that included guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals. Songs like 'À Tua Espera' and 'Caminhos' follow the straightforward, devotional style he's known for.
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