Ziel Vilela came up singing in church in Minas Gerais. His approach to gospel music sometimes incorporated popular music elements, which drew criticism from more conservative corners of the religious establishment early on. He kept at it, and his voice found an audience anyway.
His 1988 album 'Santo Espirito Preenche Esse Medium Quality' became a significant release. The title track is one of his best-known songs. He worked with musicians like keyboardist Gilson Campos and guitarist Joao Silva, and his wife Fernanda Vilela sang background vocals.
Vilela recorded steadily for decades, with albums like 'Louvor e Adoração' in 1985 and 'Deus de Milagres' in 2010. The music connected with listeners who responded to his particular blend of traditional gospel feeling and contemporary sound.
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