Rebanhão was a Christian rock band from Brazil that had about twenty years of activity. Its founder is the singer and songwriter Janires Magalhães Manso who had just converted to Christianity and with friends in São Paulo created a new rock group that joined poetic lyrics with Christian themes. Soon the musician departed for Rio de Janeiro, where they finally assembled the "Rebanhão" that would be remarkable in Brazil, which would pass through tree distinct phases.[1]

Rebanhão
Pedro Braconnot of Rebanhão band during a concert
Pedro Braconnot of Rebanhão band during a concert
Background information
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresChristian rock, pop rock, progressive rock, jazz
Years active1979–2000
LabelsDoce Harmonia (1981-1983)
Arca Musical Evangélica (1983-1984)
Doce Harmonia (1984-1985)
PolyGram (1985-1988)
Gospel Records (1989-1994)
Warner Music Brasil (1994-1998)
Independent (1998-2000)
Past membersJanires
Carlinhos Felix
Paulo Marotta
Pedro Braconnot
Tutuca

From the album Mais Doce que o Mel, released in 1981, the band became the first in the country to have national notoriety in the genre. Despite the sound and the lyrics were criticized, the songs of Rebanhão attracted young Christians, and the band has achieved a high sales of his first album. The Rebanhão was also responsible for recording the first gospel album live in Brazil, Janires e Amigos in 1984.[2]

The output of the founder and leader of the group, in 1985, made the Rebanhão passed in its second phase and most successful phase in sales. The guitarist and singer Carlinhos Felix served as leader and lead singer, recording several works. After the release of Pé na Estrada, in 1991, Felix decided to go solo career and then keyboardist and only member of the original lineup, Pedro Braconnot took the lead vocals and the Rebanhão. In his contribution, the band released the successful and praised Enquanto é Dia, 1994.[2][3][4]

However, with the frequent change of members, and low popularity of the band in the late 90s, Rebanhão released his latest work, Vamos Viver o Amor ended its activities in 2000. However, the band is often cited as one reason for the modernization of Christian music and serving of influence for many musicians of contemporary Christian music.[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 1981 - Mais Doce que o Mel (Sweeter than honey)
  • 1983 - Luz do Mundo (Light of the World)
  • 1985 - Semeador (Sower)
  • 1987 - Novo Dia (New day)
  • 1989 - Princípio (Principle)
  • 1991 - Pé na Estrada (On the Road)
  • 1994 - Enquanto é Dia (While it is Day)
  • 1996 - Por Cima dos Montes (Over the Hills)
  • 1999 - Vamos Viver o Amor (Come Live the Love)

Live albums

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  • 1984 - Janires e Amigos (Janires and Friends)

Compilations

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  • 1994 - Grandes Momentos (Great Moments)
  • 1998 - O Melhor do Rebanhão (The best of Rebanhão)

References

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  1. ^ Souza, Zilmar Rodrigues de (July 2002). A musica evangelica e a industria fonografica no Brasil : anos 70 e 80 : (Dissertação, Mestrado em Artes). Campinas, SP: Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Artes. p. 58.
  2. ^ a b "Um cidadão da Jerusalém Celestial". Valter Júnior. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Rebanhão". Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  4. ^ Do Nascimento Cunha, Magali (2007). A Explosão Gospel: um olhar das ciências humanas sobre o cenário evangélico. Rio de Janeiro: Mauad. ISBN 978-85-7478-228-7. Retrieved 27 August 2012. {{cite book}}: |periodical= ignored (help)
  5. ^ Márcia Leitão Pinheiro (2006). "Na 'pista' da fé: música, festa e outros encontros culturais entre os evangélicos do Rio de Janeiro". Rio de Janeiro: Domínio Público. Retrieved 27 August 2012.