Vida Reluz

Origin

São José dos Campos, SP

Genres

popular catholic music, christian music, MPB

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, piano, saxophone

Biography

The Vida Reluz group emerged in 1985 in the São Paulo city of São José dos Campos, initially conceived by Walmir Alencar and Cidinha Moraes. With roots in the Bible Group of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, the band emerged in the popular Catholic music scene in the 1990s, after being sponsored by Father Joãozinho and signed by the Paulinas-COMEP record label.

The self-titled debut album from 1995, released the following year and known as the "blue album," achieved gold record status and inaugurated a new phase for the genre with hits like "Perfeito É Quem Te Criou". The innovative sound continued with the acclaimed "Celebra a Vitória" in 1997, which featured participation from Eugênio Jorge and marked Walmir Alencar's temporary departure. Over the decades, even with several line-up changes and the departure of names like vocalist Luiz Felipe after twenty years of dedication, the group maintained relevance with standout albums like "Deus Imenso" and "Gratidão", celebrating their trajectory in live recordings.

The band's trajectory consolidated an influential style in national religious music, sharing space with exponents like Father Zezinho and Banda Anjos de Resgate. With decades on the road, Vida Reluz continues to be a reference in the diffusion of Christian music, moving between independent releases and partnerships with record labels and communities such as Canção Nova.

Discography

• Vida Reluz (1995)
• Celebra a Vitória (1997)
• Deus Imenso (Playback) (2000)
• Deus É Capaz (2003)
• Deus É Capaz (Playback) (2003)
• Ao Vivo (2005)
• Banda Vida Reluz ao Vivo (2005)
• Gratidão (Playback) (2005)
• Vida Reluz (Grandes Momentos) (2008)
• Toma O Teu Lugar, Senhor (2010)
• Restaurado para Adorar (2012)
• Restaurado pra Adorar (Playback) (2012)
• Mar de Vitórias (2025)
• Deus Imenso
• Gratidão