Amor Electro

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Amor Electro
Origin Portugal
Genres pop rock
Years active2010-present
LabelsArthouse
Valentim de Carvalho
MembersMarisa Liz
Tiago Pais Dias
Ricardo Vasconcelos
Mauro Ramos
Past membersRui 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]

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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]

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References

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  3. Novais, Sara (11 May 2011). "Amor Electro lideram Top Nacional de Vendas". SAPO (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 27 February 2014.
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