A cor do sol

The journey of Cidade Negra began humbly, driven by faith and shared passion. It was in a church choir that Bino, whose father played guitar and his mother sang, met Da Gama and Lazão. Together they formed the group Novo Tempo with the initial goal of performing at a church festival. In 1983, with the arrival of Bernardo, the group was renamed Lumiar, a name they later had to change due to the existence of another band with the same name, finally adopting Cidade Negra. Rehearsals took place at Da Gama's house, using borrowed equipment. A BBC London documentary about culture in the Baixada, which focused on the band, gave them a significant boost. This led to the record label Sony Music, then CBS, deciding to bet on them in 1990. The following year, in 1991, with Nelson Meirelles and Eduardo Egs producing, they released their first album, *Lute Para Viver*. This work, full of maturity, featured lyrics with political content and reflections on life. From this album, the song *Falar a Verdade* became a resounding success, playing on all radio stations in Brazil at the time.