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Axé is a vibrant and energetic popular music genre that originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the late 1980s, primarily drawing from carnival rhythms such as frevo, bloco afro, and ijexá. Find upcoming Axé events in Paris below.
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Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
energy
85
danceability
95
valence
90
grit
30
organicness
50
commerciality
70
tempo
75
vocality
80
About Axé
Axé is a vibrant and energetic popular music genre that originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the late 1980s, primarily drawing from carnival rhythms such as frevo, bloco afro, and ijexá. Characterized by a fast tempo, infectious percussion, and a joyful, celebratory mood, the music typically features electric guitars, synthesizers, and traditional African-Brazilian drums like the surdo and timbau. Axé achieved massive commercial success throughout Brazil in the 1990s, becoming an essential soundtrack for street carnivals and mass dance events. Musically, it shares strong stylistic ties with samba-reggae and tropicalia, blending organic folkloric rhythms with modern pop sensibilities.
Also known as: Axe music
Axé events in Paris - FAQ
What is Axé music?+
Axé is a vibrant and energetic popular music genre that originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the late 1980s, primarily drawing from carnival rhythms such as frevo, bloco afro, and ijexá. Characterized by a fast tempo, infectious percussion, and a joyful, celebratory mood, the music typically features electric guitars, synthesizers, and traditional African-Brazilian drums like the surdo and timbau. Axé achieved massive commercial success throughout Brazil in the 1990s, becoming an essent…
What Axé events are in Paris?+
Mood tracks all upcoming Axé events in Paris - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Axé events or upcoming shows this week.
What are the characteristics of Axé music?+
Axé music scores high on danceability (95%), valence (90%), and lower on organicness (50%), grit (30%). These qualities shape the typical Axé sound at live events and club nights.