Cólera is a Brazilian punk rock band formed in October 1979 in São Paulo, by the brothers Redson (guitar and lead vocals) and Pierre (drums) and their friend Val (bass guitar).[1] They are currently one of the oldest punk bands in activity in Brazil, with a career that spans almost 30 years. They have toured Europe three times, in 1987, 2004 and 2008.
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Cólera | |
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![]() Cholera live in São Paulo, Brazil, 1985 | |
Background information | |
Origin | São Paulo, Brazil |
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Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Ataque Frontal A. Indie Records Devil Discos |
Members | Cacá Saffiotti Wendel Barros Pierre Val |
Past members | Anselmo Redson Helinho Fábio Bossi Josué Correia |
Website | Cólera Official Website |
On September 28, 2011, Redson died from stomach bleeding at the age of 49. Cólera continues to play with a new formation: Wendel Barros on vocals and Cacá Saffiotti on guitar. In July 2016, their 1986 album Pela Paz em Todo o Mundo was elected by Rolling Stone Brasil as the 2nd best Brazilian punk rock album.[2] Their album Acorde, Acorde, Acorde was elected among the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2018 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.[3]
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