a genre that is closely associated to lounge music was born in rio de janeiro and it is the infamous bossa nova - its soothing rhythm accompanied with charming lyrics and vocals are what defines the genre itself as well as serving as an epitome to what lounge music is like - many bossa nova songs are considered some of the greatest hits in lounge music.

here is a list of places one can visit on a friday if looking for soothing lounge music in rio.