sérgio mendes is a musician from niteroí, rio de janeiro, internationally known for bringing a global audience to brazil music with the classic hit 'mas que nada' and the modern single 'valsa carioca', featured in the animated film 'rio' - most of his famous work is considered to be essential tunes to lounge music.

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