The Brazilian State vs. Baile Funk: The Blame Game of the Pandemic
In early March, during one of the last editions of the Santo Amaro Baile, located in the southeastern end of Rio de Janeiro, an enthusiastic crowd jumped up and down to DJ Leo Big Mix’s set. The floor beneath the piled sound system trembled as about 300 partygoers shook their hips with fury in time to the rhythm. Almost every face glistened with sweat. The high energy of the revellers...
