hip hop in brazil has taken a positive approach over the last few years, particularly under the lead of gilberto gil, the same man who was arrested with the tropicalismo music movement of the late 1960s - now associated with the ministry of culture, he is responsible for getting businesses to sponsor up-and-coming 'rappers', promoting a life off the streets and crime.

here is a list of establishments one can visit to listen and dance to hip hop on a wednesday.