Brazil is famous for its music, from samba to bossa nova and beyond. Here are four cities where you can enjoy live performances and experience the country’s rich musical culture:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio is home to samba, rock, hip-hop, and baile funk, a bass-heavy genre from the favelas. Visit Rua do Ouvidor for live samba on Saturdays or Blue Note Rio for jazz. Circo Voador, in Lapa, hosts indie stars like Ana Frango Elétrico and Bala Desejo. Rio also honors musical legends with statues of Jobim and Tim Maia.
São Paulo
Brazil’s largest city is known for its electronic music scene. Crema Club in Pinheiros features top DJs, while Casa de Francisca offers a cozy live music experience. Japanese-style listening bars like Matiz and Dōmo are perfect for a relaxed night with good music.
Salvador
Salvador is the birthplace of samba and also gave rise to axé (samba-reggae) and tropicália (Afro-Brazilian rhythms with psychedelic influences). Visit Casa da Mãe near Rio Vermelho beach for live shows and check out Vinil Radical for records to take home.
Recife
Recife celebrates forró, a folk dance and music style made famous by accordion player Luiz Gonzaga. Dance along at Bodega de Véio on weekends or enjoy live shows at Sala de Reboco, where locals keep the tradition alive.
Whether it’s samba in Rio, electronic beats in São Paulo, Afro-Brazilian rhythms in Salvador, or forró in Recife, Brazil is a paradise for music lovers.
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