

Axé fever gripped Brazil throughout the ‘90s. A melting pot of reggae, Bahian percussion, Latin rhythms and modern pop—all cooked up by Brazil's best party bands—means the spirit of fiesta fuels the genre. Loaded with tastemakers Bamda Mel and pioneering “bloco-afro” sound system Olodum, this playlist includes all of the era's key musical ingredients for a delicious, dance-ready mix.