Amor Electro
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Amor Electro | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Genres | pop rock |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Arthouse Valentim de Carvalho |
| Members | Marisa Liz Tiago Pais Dias Ricardo Vasconcelos Mauro Ramos |
| Past members | Rui Rechena (deceased) |
Amor Electro are a Portuguese pop band formed in Lisbon in 2010. The first lineup of the group consisted of Marisa Liz (vocalist), Tiago Pais Dias (guitar and multi-instrumentalist), Ricardo Vasconcelos (keyboards), Rui Rechena (bass) and Mauro Ramos (drums).[1]
The band blends pop music and electronic music with Portuguese traditional music, using typical instruments like the accordion and Portuguese guitar.[2] They also revisit themes from the 1980s and the 1990s Portuguese pop/rock, playing versions of songs by Sétima Legião, GNR, Ornatos Violeta and other bands, besides their own original songs. The band's first album, Cai o Carmo e a Trindade, was released in May 2011, and reached the top of Portuguese sales charts soon after.[3] The second album, Яevolução, was released on 21 October 2013.[4]
Amor Electro were nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Portuguese Act at the 2011, 2012 and the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.[1]
