But despite this dominance, sertanejo has little export potential. Few artists care about going global, says Mr Morel. That ...

also known as Brazilian funk. Even pop trailblazer Anitta, also born and raised in Rio, was known as MC Anitta in her first years in music - a past she revisited on her latest album, Funk Generation.

Gabriela Vallim reflects on the booming interest in baile funk in the UK, and explains the complex social history behind the Brazilian sound and why it's important to recognise its impact as a tool of ...