Rio de Janeiro Rock

This list flips through the pages of Rio's rock evolution, with chapters covering the flood of reggae, garage, doo-wop and Brazilian maracatu as well as radio-friendly rock. The ‘80s saw the rise of Blitz and Barão Vermelho, whose experiments with New Wave and blues, respectively, propelled the sound into the mainstream—paving the way for Baleia's bewitching blend of indie pop and poetry.