Rita Lee (ovelha Negra) Apr 2026
Rather than a moment of shame, it becomes a call to action—"Now it’s time for you to take charge... and disappear"—symbolizing the start of a journey to find oneself.
The song was released after Rita Lee’s departure from the psych-rock group Os Mutantes . It cemented her partnership with the band Tutti Frutti and established her as a leading voice in Brazilian MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and rock. Rita Lee (Ovelha Negra)
Experience the evolution of this classic through these iconic live performances and remastered versions: Rita Lee - Ovelha Negra (Clipe Oficial) YouTube · Musicalidade Rita Lee - Ovelha Negra (Acústico MTV) [Remasterizado 4K] YouTube · Remasterizando Rita Lee - Ovelha Negra (MTV Ao Vivo) [Remasterizado 4K] YouTube · Remasterizando Rita Lee - Ovelha Negra (English Subtitles) YouTube · jordinho's brazilian translations Rather than a moment of shame, it becomes
A blend of rock and roll with melodic MPB influences. It cemented her partnership with the band Tutti
The narrator describes living a quiet life until being told by her father, "Daughter, you are the black sheep of the family".