originating from the caribbean countries of cuba and puerto rico, salsa music caught on in a big way in new york during the 70s - rio de janeiro witnessed some interest in the dance and while it did not take hold as it did in other countries, cariocas certainly stood up and took notice.

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 salsa.