the folkloric music tradition of brazil, and rio de janeiro in particular, is one of a variety and diversity reflecting that of the city and country itself. as a nation made up of the various interacting traditions and legacies of people from all over the world, it is no surprise that her folk music follows similarly.

from the initial interactions of indigenous musical styles with european traditions and african rituals, to contemporary fusions of electronic techniques and traditional sounds, the brazilian folk music experience is one of movement and progression.