In the 90s
History of Adriana Beker - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
In the 90s, Lapa emerged as one of the most vibrant samba strongholds in Rio de Janeiro in the early days of the 21st century. Its revitalization, transforming the old and semi-abandoned "neighborhood of sin" into an urbanized area, bright and full of bars and restaurants with live music, presents the city with a treasure. Young singers and composers, mostly from the middle class, were already involved in a fascinating research into ancient samba, gradually occupying the spaces between the neighborhood's tables. Veterans, or almost so, share the stage alongside the younger ones. Furthermore, these young people renew and create new sambas. In this context, names like Teresa Cristina, Moyseis Marques and the Casuarina group emerge as representatives of the new sound of Lapa. At the same time, pagode groups remain active, releasing albums and performing shows.
