Bip-Bip is a small bar in Copacabana that has been opened since 1968. Famous for the circles of choro, bossa nova, and samba, the bar gathers renowned musicians, amateurs, and lovers of Brazilian music every night. It received several awards for the best acoustic music in Rio and was declared cultural heritage of the city in 2003. Alfredo Jacinto Melo (left), Marcito