Felipe Giuntini

Discover the history of the Chic Show ball, an iconic black music party in São Paulo. The event was a milestone in the life of São Paulo. Held in halls across the city in the 1970s and 1980s, the show became a meeting point for black culture and opened up space for funk, soul, rap and pagode, among other rhythms. The party welcomed names such as Tim Maia, Sandra de Sá, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Bebeto and Carlos Dafé, as well as international artists such as Kurtis Blow, Betty Wright and James Brown.

Set against the vibrant music scene of 1990s Brazil, this documentary explores the rise of pagode as a cultural phenomenon. Featuring archival footage and interviews with musicians, composers, producers, and other key figures, it traces the genre's origins, mainstream success, and lasting influence on Brazilian popular music and culture.