Though many foreigners assume Rio de Janeiro is where samba thrives, São Paulo is also a great place to hear one of Brazil’s most beloved musical forms. I found a neat little documentary about samba da vela, or candle samba, and the community that has grown around it in the Santo Amaro neighborhood of São Paulo. I’ve also found a video of a well known singer, Diogo Nogueira, singing with the group below.

Happy Friday!