it is common to see the young and the elderly, from all over the city, singing or dancing to the rhythms of the same songs, in the same places - they can also be seen letting loose and moving to the beats of funk carioca.

music in rio is a fundamental part of the carioca's identity - knowing this will allow any visitor to better understand the life of the city, and to create a deeper connection to the many locals encountered here.

knowing a bit about rio de janeiro's musical culture and heritage will get the biggest, warmest smile out of any carioca.