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

Founded by Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Fernando Cunha, Tim, and Miguel Ângelo, the project emerged from the union of musicians from various bands, with the aim of reinventing their own songs (and others) through arrangements based on acoustic guitars and a focus on the voice as the main instrument. The fusion of these voices created a unique sonic identity, giving familiar songs a new soul — 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 went on hiatus, with each musician returning to their individual projects.