Official Music Video Released for 2016 Summer Games Theme Song, Feat. Thiaguinho

Thiaguinho is spreading the Olympic spirit…

The music video has been released for “Alma e Coração,” the official 2016 Summer Games theme song featuring the 33-year-old Brazilian samba singer.

Thiaguinho & Projota

The official 2016 Rio Olympics theme song is an all-Brazilian affair, with the music video serving as an ode to the Olympics’ host country.

The music video to the track, performed by Thiaguinho and featuring rapper Projota, was released by Som Livre and is sure to provide a much-needed boost to Brazil’s economically buffeted spirits.

The video kicks off to drumbeats set over stunning vistas of Rio, then segues into the training routines of four young, Brazilian athletes whose enthusiastic demeanor is contagious.

The lyrics (translated in closed captions) may be formulaic and feel-good, but it’s hard not to get caught up in the spirit of the message or get hooked on the catchy chorus.