Rio’s Back2Black music festival August 26-28

Rio’s Back2Black music festival takes place on the 26^th, 27^th and 28^th August, with headlining acts Macy Gray, Prince, and Seu Jorge. The African music and cultural festival aims to show how African influences have affected contemporary Brazilian culture, with one of the four stages being dedicated entirely to Afro-Brazilian artists. The festival will combine concerts, debates and exhibitions across three days, taking place at the old train station Leopoldina. Tickets for the event are on sale now and start from R$100 for the 26^th and 28^th, and R$250 to see Prince on the 27^th. A ticket for all three days costs R$450.