Roots & Beats: Brazilian Groove | Meriem S & Martha Pinel
- Axé
- Samba
- Bossa Nova
An hour of Axé music from Bahia and its roots —a genre born in late-80s Salvador that fuses Afro-Brazilian rhythms with Caribbean and pop influences. Axé shaped Brazil's Carnival sound and stands as a symbol of Black cultural expression and resistance.
Photo: Mara Mercia (1984)