Zezé is a Portuguese musical ensemble that formed in the early 2000s. The group originally included Pedro Campos on vocals and guitar, Carlos Mendes on guitar and vocals, Rui Maia on bass, and Pedro Ramos on drums. They released three studio albums: 'Em Nome da Fé' in 2004, 'O Segundo Ato' in 2007, and 'Nove Cidades' in 2012.
Their most recognized song is 'No Princípio de Um Ato de Fé, Há Sempre Um Ato de Medo,' which translates to 'In the Beginning of an Act of Faith, There is Always an Act of Fear.' In 2006, they faced some criticism for another track called 'Eu Sei que Vais Morrer' ('I Know You Will Die'), which some listeners found too pessimistic.
The lineup has changed over time. The current members are Pedro Campos, Carlos Mendes, João Fumega on bass, and Hugo Novo on drums. Their music tends to explore themes of faith, doubt, and human experience through atmospheric arrangements and introspective lyrics.
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