a modern successor to samba, the iconic musical genre that bridged two worlds in the 20th century, 'funk carioca' is perhaps the best example of this phenomenon - it is a popular form of carioca and brazilian artistic counterculture.

with its roots in funk, rap and african drumming, this rhythm has gained significant popularity and commercial success in rio de janeiro since the late eighties.

social projects also create ties with organizations and individuals on the asphalt, building bridges that facilitate dialogue and understanding. bottom-up favela movements are among the most effective means of producing positive relations between these two sects of society, as they circumvent barriers caused by negative perceptions by definition.