Axe

Axe music is a vibrant genre originating from Brazil in the 1980s, characterized by its upbeat rhythm, energetic percussion, and Afro-Brazilian influences. It typically features a mix of traditional Brazilian instrumentation, such as drums and percussion, with modern electronic elements and catchy hooks. Emerging in the northeastern region of Brazil, axe music was heavily influenced by African and indigenous rhythms, as well as American funk and soul. The genre gained widespread popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, becoming a staple of Brazilian Carnival celebrations and party culture. Axe music's cultural significance lies in its ability to blend traditional and modern styles, creating a unique sound that reflects the diversity and energy of Brazilian culture. With its infectious beats and lively melodies, axe music has also influenced other genres, such as samba and forró, and continues to be a driving force in contemporary Brazilian music.

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Afoxé Bandarerê
Akatu
Alexandre Carlo
Alexandre Pires
Ana Costa
Andrezin Araújo
André Oliveira
Aviões do Forró
Banda Karranga
Banda Magníficos
Banda Os Ciganos
Banda Real Som Oficial De MT
Bell Marques
Bonde do Tigrão
Brasas do Forró
Brazil Beats
Bruno Diegues
Candeeiro Natural
Cavaleiros do Forró
Charles New
Chiquinho CH
Chris Castelo
Cida Airam
Claudia Leitte
Cleber Augusto
DD Junior
Da Ponte Pra Cá
Daniela Mercury
Di Souza
Didá Banda Feminina
Diego Silva
Dj Luan Gomes
Douglas & Vinicius
Dulce Araújo
Enio
Fabiana Pimentinha
Felipe Abrantes
Flavinho Behringer
Grupo Musical Albatroz
Grupo Sambalada
Henry Freitas
Hill Do Piseiro
Inimigos Da HP
Israel Lucero
Ivete Sangalo
Jake Trevisan
Japa System
Jaques Morelenbaum
Juliette
Kamisa 10
Karina Buhr
Kart Love
Kempa
Kiko Chicabana
Klessinha A baronesa
Lambadao Vlogs Oficial
Latino
Lazzo Matumbi
Limão Com Mel
Luiz Brazil
Lukkas
Léo Foguete
Léo Santana
Magia Negra Bloco Afro
Maracatu Okun Jambá
Marcus
Mateus Aleluia
Michele Andrade
Mistura Louca
Muzenza
Nabiyah Be
Natanzinho Lima
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Olodum
Opanijé
Os Atuais
Pagod'art
Pagode do Adame
Parangolé
Pejigan Anderson de Bessen
Pelé do Manifesto
Pisada 100 Limite
Ponto Br
Psirico
Rey Vaqueiro
Rick Bonadio
Samuka Britto
Saulo
Solange Almeida
Sorriso Maroto
Sérgio Pererê
Sérgio Tavares
SóCIRO
Thales Lessa
Thiago Wesley
Timbalada
Traia Véia
Treme Terra
Udi Fagundes
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Sorriso Maroto
Natanzinho Lima
Dj Luan Gomes
Traia Véia
Henry Freitas
Léo Santana
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Juliette
Ivete Sangalo
dj sv
Félix
Kamisa 10
Maria Bethânia
Kleyton Souza
Lourena
Alexandre Pires
Parangolé
Claudia Leitte
Rey Vaqueiro
Marcelo Falcão
BaianaSystem
Litto Lins
Matheus Alves
Calcinha Preta
Os Garotin
Forró Hits
Cavaleiros do Forró
Thales Lessa
Andrezin Araújo
Pagode do Adame
Luana Marques & De Lukka
Kempa
Aviões do Forró
XANDDY HARMONIA
Akatu
Michele Andrade
Mariene De Castro
Olodum
Limão Com Mel
Banda Eva
Leo Guima
Rio Carnaval
Carlinhos Brown
Klessinha A baronesa
Saulo
Tchakabum
Charles New
Kiko Chicabana
Brasas do Forró
Claudinho & Buchecha
Bonde do Tigrão
Bruno Diegues
Inimigos Da HP
Ara Ketu
Timbalada
Os Atuais
Banda Magníficos
Chiclete Com Banana
Sandra De Sá
Workshow
É O Tchan
Daniela Mercury
Jaques Morelenbaum
Kleberiano
Bell Marques
Douglas & Vinicius
Solange Almeida
Psirico
Cleber Augusto
RUAN VITOR VAQUEIRINHO
Pepeu Gomes
KLB
Monobloco
Luiz Caldas
Terra Samba
Didá Banda Feminina
Leandro Santos
SóCIRO
MC Leozinho
Tony Salles
Traditionnel
Kart Love
Alessandra Leão
Dudu Tucci
Mateus Aleluia
Margareth Menezes
Grupo Ofa
Latino
Ursão
Banda 100 Parêa
Rosa Amarela
Roni Bruno
Kelly Key
Lucas Roque e Gabriel
Serena Assumpção
Lambasaia
Jeninho
Jammil E Uma Noites
Tony Guerra & Forró Sacode
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