Forró vs Axé

Better Brazilian party sound?

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Who's winning: Forró or Axé?

So far, Forró has 43% and Axé has 57% of 1,364 votes cast — Axé is currently ahead.

Both are Brazilian party staples with distinct regional roots. Forró is accordion-driven dance music from the northeastern backlands, built for tight-knit couples spinning across the floor, while axé is the high-energy Bahian carnival pop that turns Salvador's streets into a massive block party.

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