Samuel Rosa de Alvarenga (born July 15, 1966) is the former lead singer, primary composer and guitarist of Brazilian rock band Skank. He has a psychology degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.[1]

Samuel Rosa
Samuel Rosa
Samuel Rosa
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Rosa de Alvarenga
Born (1966-07-15) July 15, 1966 (age 57)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
GenresPop rock, reggae, ska
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1991–present
LabelsEpic, Sony Music
Formerly ofSkank

Samuel writes the music for most of the group's songs, with 80% of the lyrics by Chico Amaral.[2] Other songwriting partners were Nando Reis, Arnaldo Antunes, and Lô Borges.

Samuel is a football fan and supports Cruzeiro.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Samuel Rosa – Aniversário – Jovem Pan FM Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ James, Rodrigo; Terence Machado; Thiago Pereira. "ENTREVISTA – SKANK" (in Portuguese). Alto Falante. Retrieved April 27, 2007.
  3. ^ Ivanov, Ricardo (September 28, 2001). "Cantor brinca com estigma de "antipático"" (in Portuguese). Terra. Retrieved April 27, 2007.