From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\r For the Australian journalist and socialist, see Sam Rosa.\r Samuel Rosa\r Samuel Rosa.jpg\r Samuel Rosa\r Background information\r Birth name Samuel Rosa de Alvarenga\r Born July 15, 1966 (age 47)\r Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil\r Genres Alternative rock, reggae, brazilian rock\r Occupations Singer, guitarist, songwriter\r Instruments Singer, guitarist\r Years active 1991–present\r Labels Epic, Sony BMG\r Associated acts Skank\r Samuel Rosa de Alvarenga (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, July 15, 1966) is lead singer and guitarist of Brazilian rock band Skank. He has a psychology degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais，\r Samuel writes the music for most of the group's songs, with 80 of the lyrics by Chico Amaral， Other songwrting partners were Nando Reis, Arnaldo Antunes, and Lo Borges.\r \r Samuel is an avid football player and supports Cruzeiro.