Friends, students, and Brazilian lovers always ask me the same question: “Where can I eat, dance, or experience a bit of Brazil in London?” The list, believe me, is long and full of flavour.

Of all the cities I’ve lived in and travelled to, London is the one where I feel closest to home. Whether it’s through food, the vibrant parties that echo with samba, forró and baile funk, or the warmth of the Brazilian community that gathers to celebrate our culture, this is where Brazil beats strongly beyond its borders. Walking through certain streets, you can hear Portuguese blending with accents from around the world. You can find a little piece of Brazil on every corner: in festivals, capoeira circles, and cultural gatherings that connect rhythms, memories, and emotions.

Nowhere is this more vivid than in Brent, home to one of the largest Brazilian communities in the UK with over 30,000 Brazilians living across Willesden Green, Kensal Rise, and Harlesden.

London is the city where everything happens and Brazil happens here too. It’s where our music, cinema, and culture thrive, represented with pride by Brazilians and embraced by Britons and people from all over the world who fall in love with our jeitinho, our joy, and our contagious passion for life.

The jeitinho brasileiro or “Brazilian little way” is the art of finding creative, flexible solutions when rules or systems don’t work. It reflects Brazilians’ resourcefulness, warmth, and adaptability, often using charm, empathy, or improvisation to solve problems. In short, it’s Brazil’s way of saying: “If there’s no way — we’ll find one.”

There’s no better way to understand Brazil than by seeing how it reinvents itself abroad. Experiencing Brazil in London is, in many ways, an anthropological journey, a chance to witness how our community organises itself, welcomes others, and shares, with open arms and open hearts. That special blend that wherever it goes, continues to captivate the world. Here are some of the artists shaping Brazil in London...

Aleh Ferreira (Banda Black Rio)

Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer known for his samba-funk fusion and deep Afro-Brazilian roots. His music has travelled from Rio’s streets to London’s stages, celebrating heritage through groove and soul.

Danielle Gudgeon (DG Events & Productions)

São Paulo-born, London-based dancer, entrepreneur, and samba performer. Founder of DG Events, Danielle produces Brazilian dance workshops, samba shows, and community events. “Art saved me — and I want to use it to inspire others never to give up on their dreams,” she says.

Erica Da Silva (Baile Da Silva)

CEO, choreographer, and dancer behind Baile Da Silva, a creative company that celebrates Brazilian movement within the global Latin scene. Her work merges fitness, empowerment, and storytelling through dance.

Marcos Santana

One of the most loved Brazilians in London, where he leads Samba-Reggae drum workshops. With his students, his batucada, Tribo, plays every year at carnival and has become regular at LatinoLife in the Park.

Luli Caroline Lemos da Silva

Professional samba dancer and educator, founder of the Sambando com Iuli project and co-leader of the Império da Rainha Samba School.

Antonio Pandeiro - the beating heart of Oi Brasil, which produces spectacular Brazilian shows in London

AÆE (Jair)

North London-born, Brazilian-British producer blending Baile Funk, UK bass, and percussive club sounds. With releases on More Time Records, RKS, and XXIII, and sets at Glastonbury and Love Saves The Day, AÆE connects Salvador's beats with Bristol's dancefloors.
@aaemusic

Luccas Ruzzon (Beloved George Band)

Percussionist and bandleader fusing samba, jazz, and Tropicalia. His beloved George Band has played at the EFG London Jazz Festival and Wilderness Festival, while his Jambu Music Jam unites Brazilian musicians across the UK. @belovedgeorgeband

Oopsy Daisy

Oospy Daisy is one of the UK's leading Brazilia DJs, with a weekly residency at Viva Baile (Lightbox, Vauxhall) and chief Brasilian curator at LatinoLife in the Park. @oopsydaisyofc

Raf Vilar

Singer-songwriter blending MPB, soul, and London jazz. Described by The Independent as “a voice that makes you feel the soul of Brazil,” Raf has performed at Ronnie Scott’s, Somerset House, and BBC Maida Vale Studios.@rafvilar

Taigo Rezende

Capixaba-born DJ, producer, and composer spreading the essence of Brazilian Funk across Europe. From Espírito Santo to London, Taigo brings funk capixaba to international dancefloors.@taigorezende

Lilo

Brazilian-born, London-based DJ and visual artist known for her genre-fluid sets and commitment to women in music. @lilolilo_

Aryan

A London-raised Brazilian rapper fusing Baile Funk, UK rap, and trap. His bilingual lyrics explore the immigrant experience, street life, and resilience — already surpassing 130,000 streams in his first year.@aryanuk_

Vitoria & Rodolfo 

London's favourite sertanejo duo, Vitoria & Rodolfo  are known for their energetic live shows, covering popular sertanejo hits and are regulars are London’s Brazilian festivals