another popular musical genre in rio de janeiro, is the samba subgenre pagode - developed in salvador it quickly moved south to rio. pagode is characterized by the addition of new instruments to the classical samba beat, as well increased use of slang terms.

while not actually originating from rio, exaltasamba is one of the most popular pagode bands in the city. 'favela' is their powerful song, describing the brazilian slums, sad realities of life within them, but also the deep emotional connection communities share with the place in which they were brought up.   ● lyrics ● play ●