How to get into axé
axé: music genre originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil northsound.fm covers 34 axé artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into axé?
Start with Ivete Sangalo's "Festa". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into axé.
Who are the best axé artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for axé include Ivete Sangalo, Luiz Caldas and Ludmilla. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is axé?
music genre originated in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil