About Axé
Axé is a music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Brazil.
Among the best-known names in the style are Ivete Sangalo.
Axé has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Pagode baiano.
From Wikipedia
Axé (Portuguese pronunciation: [aˈʃɛ] is a key concept in the regional Candomblé religion, as "the imagined spiritual power and energy bestowed upon practitioners by the pantheon of orixás". It also has ties with the Roman Catholic Church and the Lenten season, which represents the roots of Bahian Carnival.
The concept also gave its name to a popular music genre that originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in the 1980s, fusing different Afro-Caribbean genres, such as marcha, reggae, and calypso. It also includes influences of Brazilian music such as frevo, forró and carixada. The word Axé comes from the Yoruba term àṣẹ, meaning "soul, light, spirit or good vibrations".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Axé.
Key artists
- Ivete Sangalo
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Axé?
Axé is a music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Brazil.
Where and when did Axé originate?
Axé originated in Brazil in the 1980s.
Who are famous Axé artists?
Ivete Sangalo.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1435485 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Axé – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0