Through the writings of João do Rio, a vintage Rio de Janeiro involves life again, producing possible its reconstitution through innumerable contemporary works of music and culture. Being a chronicler and researcher he released many books, and he also acquired as his problems the Brazilian literary actions (he was an associate of the recognized Academia Brasileira de Letras, or Brazilian Academy of Books) and religions. Among his most significant books it might be talked about A Alma Encantadora das Ruas so that as Religiões perform Rio.