Axé

Axé is a high-energy Brazilian music genre originating from Bahia, fusing samba, reggae, frevo, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms into infectious, dance-driven anthems that power Carnival celebrations.

Origin: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; evolved from bloco afro groups like Olodum and Ara Ketu.

Era: 1980s to present, peaking during Bahia Carnival seasons.