the military government that reigned from 1964 passed laws limiting artistic freedom, but the dzi croquettes were defiant, fusing tango and merengue during exciting acts that captured the attention of audiences.

last but not least, cariocas being cariocas, a type of tango was invented that is completely unique to rio - maxixe originated in 1868, influenced by afro-brazilian and european dances - lundu and polka, respectively.

today, rio's muscial landscape is such that priority is given to purely brazilian, if not carioca, rhythms, but it is still possible to enjoy other latin music performances throughout the year, if only in specialized venues - on this page we listed some of the establishments in rio where to find a variety of latin rhythms as part of their entertainment offerings, including tango.