Brazilian Funk is taking root in Portugal.

Just walk into a party in Portugal and you'll realize that Brazilian funk has already found its audience here. On the same dance floor you'll find Brazilians who grew up with this sound, Portuguese people who know the lyrics to the biggest hits, and people from other countries who may be hearing it for the first time.

Social media has helped pave the way for this expansion. TikTok has been important for this expansion: the young Portuguese audience is increasingly consuming videos of dances and challenges to the sound of funk, as well as content with Brazilian phonk.

This movement has become increasingly visible at parties across the country. Funk arrived with the Brazilian community and remains connected to its origins, while also winning over new listeners in Portugal. This is how music crosses borders: it becomes part of the stories and moments of those who encounter it.