On 12 August 2012 , at the London 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony , Monte was the first Brazilian singer performing during Rio de Janeiro 's side of the Olympic Flag handover – she initially sang the classical Brazilian piece " Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 " , representing Brazilian folklore 's Yemanjá deity . She later sang , alongside Brazilian performers BNegão and Seu Jorge , the samba " Aquele Abraço " , translated as " That embrace " , closing Rio 's presentation for the occasion while Pelé was revealed to be present at the ceremony , disguised as Rio 's traditional " Malandro do Morro "
2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Marisa Monte