most of all, like so many other things born in rio de janeiro, pagode is more than just a party or rhythm: it is a medium that brings happiness and people together.

presented by universidade federal fluminense, the study o subúrbio feliz do pagode carioca (the happy suburb of 'pagode carioca') written by felipe da costa trotta and luciana xavier de oliveira, discusses how the musical genres of pagode and samba deal with the idea of happiness, its relation to certain peripheral geographical areas in rio, and through the tambourine beat and other instruments that shape the characteristic sound, a joyful, positive, and community lifestyle is evoked.

we have a section of the quick guide listing the best events and places where to enjoy pagode in rio de janeiro, on any night of the week.