these singers and musicians bring out the true meaning of 'cidade maravilhosa', which literally means 'marvelous city' - a nickname born from a song by andré filho written in 1934.

throughout the growth of the city musicians from around have influenced many things and the country itself rewards and acknowledges their success and worth in nation building by recognizing them through naming famous places after them.

a remarkable example, is rio's antónio carlos jobim airport,  the airport mentioned explicitly in the song samba do avião, and named after the composer - indeed, with its musical prowess and innovation the city remains to be not just marvelous, but revered in the music industry.