Samba Style Series - Part 2: Axé
Samba Axé is a recently developed style that debuted in the early '90's in Salvador de Bahia. Axé (pronounced like A-shay) came out of a combination of street parades and musicians integrating sounds from jazz and afro-Brazilian drumming. Native Bahia musician like João Gilberto and Gilberto Gil were huge contributors to developing music.
Axé is an upbeat solo dance, the movements are similar to Samba no pé, however are more grounded and aerobic. As Samba Axé becomes more popular with music artists, including Daniela Mercury, and the young people of Bahia, new combinations and movements are created.
Here is an example of Samba Axé movements...
...and an all time favorite song by Gilberto Gil, Toda Menina Baiana!!!...
Have any great examples of Samba Axé dancing or music you want to share?
2 comments:
I've been playing Gilberto Gil over and over, I love his music. Its stuck in my head now :)
He is definitely a favorite. Thanks for stopping by and checking us out!
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