Friday, February 14, 2020
Dispatch From Belo Horizonte, Brazil
By David Katz
A vibrant arts and hip-hop scene is happening in the Minas Gerais city. Songlines spoke to those who have been instrumental in its boom
![Belo Horizonte.JPG](/media/3820/belo-horizonte.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=600&rnd=132261613620000000)
Belo Horizonte is Brazil's third largest metropolitan area
![](/media/1495/sl-masthead.png)
Register now to continue reading
![](/media/5111/songlines_magsubscriptions-images_1200x1553px_full.png)
Thanks for visiting the Songlines website, your guide to an extraordinary world of music and culture. Sign up for a free account now to enjoy:
- Free access to 2 subscriber-only articles and album reviews every month
- Unlimited access to our news and awards pages
- Our regular email newsletters