A surging '90s dance phenomenon, Axé first emerged in Salvador and soon took the entire country of Brazil by storm. Mixing regional Bahian percussion with African, Caribbean and Latin sounds while keeping step to the global pop beat, Axé exploded, thanks to stars such as Daniela Mercury. She's featured here along with the joyful and carefree Ivete Sangalo, Babado Novo and Chiclete Com Banana.