Ivete Sangalo
axe · Brazil
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Genre
axe
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Axé is a popular genre born in Salvador, Bahia in the 1980s, fusing Afro-Caribbean styles like marcha, reggae and calypso with Brazilian frevo and forró. Its name comes from the Yoruba word àṣẹ — "soul, spirit, good vibrations" — and it is bound up with both Candomblé and Bahia's Carnival.
Here the style's great popular ambassador is Ivete Sangalo.
Frequently asked questions
What is axe music? +
Axé is a popular genre born in Salvador, Bahia in the 1980s, fusing Afro-Caribbean styles like marcha, reggae and calypso with Brazilian frevo and forró. Its name comes from the Yoruba word àṣẹ — "soul, spirit, good vibrations" — and it is bound up with both Candomblé and Bahia's Carnival.
Who are some of the most important axe artists? +
Notable axe artists in this directory include Ivete Sangalo.