while brazil is a country known for its ability to party and have a good time, it is also a consciously religious nation - rio de janeiro is no exception, and has a vibrant gospel music scene. fernanda brum is one of the leading gospel singers to originate from rio de janeiro, as well as being a prominent evangelical pastor.

a regular donator to religious charities, fernanda brum has a profound social conscience, which is evident in her song 'rio de janeiro' - singing of her love for the city and its problems, in this song fernanda sums up the way that many feel about rio.          ● lyrics ● play ●