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Arto Lindsay's Guide To Rio de Janeiro

08 June 2017, 15:00

Veteran producer/artist Arto Lindsay, a figure intrinsically linked to some of Brazil's most innovative music scenes, tells us all about his adoptive home of Rio de Janeiro.

How would you describe Rio to someone who's never been?

The most beautiful and the most heartbreaking city in the world.

Who are the best local musicians/bands/artists?

So many! Some examples: Samba giants Zeca Pagodinho, Alcione, Paulinho da Viola, and Arlindo Cruz or younger ones such as Marcelinho Moreira or Pedro Miranda. Kassin and Thiago Nassif and Davi Moraes are great players and producers with solo careers. Marisa Monte and Caetano Veloso are worldwide stars. Funk musicians Deise Tigrona and Karol Conka...

What's the best venue to watch live music?

Maybe tiny Audio Rebel for experimental music and young players.

What's the best club?

Circo Voador is a large concert venue in a tent. Trapiche Gamboa is a great spot for samba.

Where's the best record store?

Tracks in Gávea on Praça Santos Dumont!

Where's the best place/s to eat?

Bibi or Bebê for açaí and juices!

Acai Berries

Best place/s to drink?

Gente Bem on Visconde da Graça in Jardim Botânico.

Who are the local heroes?

Zico, Flamengo football legend! And Jorge Benjor - musician and songwriter.

Rio de Janeiro Jardim Botanico

What are the best sights to see and places to visit?

The Jardim Botânico is a favorite. The Maracanã stadium is also not to be missed.

How do you get around the city?

I walk a lot and take taxis when I have to.

Rio de Janeiro at night

Where is the best place to relax?

Maybe a run in Paineiras followed by a dip under a waterfall.

What's the worst thing about Rio?

Enormous income gap and all its results: terrible violence and failing health and educational systems.

What's the best thing about Rio?

Bird songs and the silver autumn light.

Lindsay's latest record Cuidado Madame is out now via Ponderosa.
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