Roupa Nova ''(lit. "New Clothes")'' is a Brazilian

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band, who had many hits in the 1980s and early 1990s. Their sound is often compared to the American band Toto. The band sold over 10 million copies and have 25 hit singles, 10 of them reached #1. The band was formed in 1970, under the name ''Os Famks'', by keyboard player Cléberson Horsth, bassist Nando, guitarist Kiko and singer Paulinho. With this formation, the band released the single ''Hoje ainda é dia de Rock'' (Today is still the day for Rock). In 1975, having changed their name to ''Os Motokas'', they were joined by keyboardist and guitarist Ricardo Feghali and drummer Serginho Herval. After getting a record deal with Polygram, the band is renamed ''Roupa Nova'' ("''new clothes''" in Portuguese). The name was a suggestion of record producer Mariozinho Rocha. Their accessible yet sophisticated style, making extensive use of vocal harmonies made them a favourite of

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radio stations. Since the 1980s, Roupa Nova has had many hits in Brazil, such as ''Sapato Velho'' (Old Shoe), ''Anjo'' (Angel), ''Whisky-a-Go-Go'', ''Linda Demais'' (So Beautiful), ''Volta pra Mim'' (Come back to me), ''Coração Pirata'' (Pirate Heart) and ''Videogame''. They have also composed many themes for

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s produced by Globo TV. Their album ''Roupa Nova em Londres'', released in 2009, was recorded at

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, London, England. The album won the

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in the category Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album. On December 14, 2020, the band lost lead singer Paulinho, a victim of

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Band members

Current members

* Kiko – lead guitar, backing vocals (1980–present) * Ricardo Feghali – keyboards, piano, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (1980–present) * Cleberson Horsth – piano, keyboards, backing vocals (1980–present) * Nando – bass, backing and occasional lead vocals (1980–present) * Serginho Herval – drums, lead and backing vocals (1980–present) * Fábio Nestares – lead and backing vocals, percussion (2021–present), acoustic guitar (2022–present)

Former members

* Paulinho: lead and backing vocals, percussion (1980–2020; his death)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Video albums

Singles

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Brazilian rock music groups Música popular brasileira musical groups Musicians from Rio de Janeiro (city) Musical groups established in 1980 Latin Grammy Award winners 1980 establishments in Brazil