Music is an essential part of Carioca culture - just as importantly as the beaches and the forests that bless Rio de Janeiro, music in Rio permeates every aspect of life in the city.

As a city that lives, breathes and moves in music, Rio de Janeiro is characterized throughout the entire world as a shrine for beats enthusiasts and composers - Related to religion, identity, celebrations and a complete way of life, music finds new rhythms and roles in the town's soul day and night.

Such is the importance of music in Rio, that the city government routinely organizes and sponsors free concerts and festivals: up-and-coming performers, as well as famous Brazilian and international stars, routinely play at city funded events.