Rock Para A Paz (For The Peace - Para La Paz - Pour La Paix)

The 1987 compilation album Rock Para A Paz, released by the label Força da Raça under catalog number 198.001, emerged from the burgeoning Brazilian rock scene of the mid-1980s. During this era, the genre experienced a massive surge in popularity, often referred to as BRock, which frequently served as a vehicle for socio-political expression following the end of Brazil's military dictatorship. The album was conceived as a thematic project to champion messages of peace and social cohesion, gathering various artists to contribute to a unified statement through their music.

The design and curation of the record reflect the urgent, grassroots aesthetic typical of independent Brazilian music labels of the time. While the compilation is a historical artifact of the era's cultural climate, its production remains a niche documentation of the aesthetic sensibilities of local independent producers aiming to bridge the gap between burgeoning rock subcultures and broader social activism. It is primarily regarded by collectors as a foundational piece of Brazilian rock history, capturing a specific moment when artists sought to utilize their medium to address the transition toward democratic discourse.