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Zé Renato e Xico Chaves
Zé Renato and Xico Chaves first met in São Paulo in 1977. Renato was already singing, and Chaves played guitar. They put out their first album in 1979, which...
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Zé Renato and Xico Chaves first met in São Paulo in 1977. Renato was already singing, and Chaves played guitar. They put out their first album in 1979, which included the song 'Pontos de Luz.' That track became their most recognizable piece, with a melody that stuck with people and lyrics that felt personal during a complicated period in Brazil.
They kept making music together for about fifteen years, releasing a handful of studio albums like 'À Sombra da Maldade' in 1982 and 'O Trem da Vida' in 1985. Their work sometimes touched on social themes, but it was mostly known for its reflective quality. The duo stopped working together in 1995.
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