rio de janeiro boasts some outstanding musical events that attract massive crowds the world over - the atmosphere, friendly attitude of the people, culture, and stunning setting make the city one of the best places on this planet to experience music.

music is held is such high regards that often the city sponsors free concerts of major international artists, filling the beach of copacabana with hundreds of thousands of people. 

in the past, performers like the rolling stones, stevie wonder, roberto carlos, rod stewart, lenny kravitz, and the black eyed peas entertained cariocas on huge stages set up on the beach.