César Menotti & Fabiano

The duo follows the common sertaneja rubric of male duet with a primary vocalist (Fabiano) and accompanying guitarist (Menotti). Recording their debut record in 2004, the duo signed a deal with Universal Music a short time later, releasing their first major-label project within a year.

The album and accompanying DVD, titled Palavras de Amor ao Vivo proved a lasting success with Brazilian audiences, with a presence on national charts for better than two years after it was release. Recorded live in Belo Horizonte, the album generated such successful singles as "Caso Marcado" and "Paixao Mineira," which became favorites among the sertaneja style's growing audience.