there is roberto carlos who has bagged a number of grammy awards and has had one of the longest careers ever. one that lasted for half a century.

he is the all-time best selling artist and his albums received massive airplays at stations during his hey days - his song 'truck driver' released in 1984 will always remain in the books of history for receiving more than 3000 plays in a single day.

unforgettable, there is bossa cuca nova a musical group known for fusing bossa nova with electronica just to mention a few.

the brilliant music celebrated in rio ranges from funk carioca, samba, and bossa nova which are the main genres of music available - not limiting others which have been available since time in memory.