Resistência is one of the most iconic formations in Portuguese music from the first half of the 1990s — a true supergroup responsible for some of the most unforgettable hits of that period.

Founded by Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Fernando Cunha, Tim and Miguel Ângelo, the project emerged from the union of musicians from various bands, aiming to reinvent their own songs (and others) through arrangements based on acoustic guitars and the enhancement of the “voice” as the main instrument. The fusion of these voices created a unique sound identity, giving a new soul to already familiar songs — with renewed authenticity and emotion.

Joining the founding members were Olavo Bilac, guitarists Rui Luís Pereira (Dudas) and Fredo Mergner, drummer Alexandre Frazão, bassists Fernando Júdice and Yuri Daniel, and later percussionist José Salgueiro, who joined the Palavras ao Vento tour.

In 1995, the group suspended its activity, with each musician returning to their individual projects.

In September 2012, the reissue of Resistência’s original repertoire, compiled in the box set As Vozes de Uma Geração, was one of the main catalysts for the group’s return to the stage. The celebration of the 20th anniversary of their live debut materialised with two memorable concerts: on December 19 at Campo Pequeno, in Lisbon, and on December 29 at Multiusos de Guimarães. On this occasion, guitarists Pedro Jóia and Mário Delgado joined the project.

Driven by the audience’s enthusiasm and the success of these concerts, Resistência performed in April 2013 in Porto and, in June, at the Portugal ao Vivo festival at the Restelo Stadium. From then on, the group resumed continuous activity, celebrating three decades of history and music in 2021.

Resistência is now synonymous with memory, unity, and great songs — true generational anthems such as Não Sou o Único, Nasce Selvagem, A Noite<spa

Group Line-ups:

1991/1994: Alexandre Frazão, Fernando Cunha, Fernando Judice, Fred Mergner, José Salgueiro, Miguel Ângelo, Olavo Bilac, Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Rui Luís Pereira and Tim. 

2012: Alexandre Frazão, Fernando Cunha, Fernando Júdice, Fred Mergner, José Salgueiro, Mário Delgado, Miguel Ângelo, Olavo Bilac, Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Pedro Jóia, Rui Luís Pereira and Tim. 

2013/2015: Alexandre Frazão, Fernando Cunha, Fernando Júdice, José Salgueiro, Mário Delgado, Miguel Ângelo, Olavo Bilac, Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Pedro Jóia, Rui Luís Pereira and Tim. 

2016/present: Alexandre Frazão, Fernando Cunha, Fernando Júdice, José Salgueiro, Mário Delgado, Miguel Ângelo, Olavo Bilac, Pedro Jóia and Tim.