funk carioca
what it is
Funk Carioca (English: Rio Funk), favela funk and, elsewhere in the world, baile funk, is a type of dance music from Rio de Janeiro, derived from Miami bass. "Baile funk", in Rio, refers not to the music, but to the actual parties or discothèques in which the music is played. Although originated in Rio, funk carioca has become increasingly popular amongst (mainly) low classes in other parts of Brazil.
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What is funk carioca?
Funk Carioca (English: Rio Funk), favela funk and, elsewhere in the world, baile funk, is a type of dance music from Rio de Janeiro, derived from Miami bass. "Baile funk", in Rio, refers not to the music, but to the actual parties or discothèques in which the music is played. Although originated in Rio, funk carioca has become increasingly popular amongst (mainly) low classes in other parts of Brazil.
What are good funk carioca albums to start with?
Try Piratão by Quinto Andar, Bandida by MC Carol, Sla Radical Dance Disco Club by Fernanda Abreu, and À Procura da Anitta Perfeita by Anitta.
Who are some women making funk carioca?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/funk-carioca/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making funk carioca, from mainstream to underground.
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