Axé: Music of a People_
Original: Axé: Canto do Povo de um Lugar
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia. The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé.
Starring
Daniela Mercury, Carlinhos Brown, Margareth Menezes
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Axé: Music of a People was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a g...
Axé: Music of a People is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Daniela Mercury
Self
Carlinhos Brown
Self
MM
Margareth Menezes
Self
LC
Luiz Caldas
Self
Ivete Sangalo
Self
Caetano Veloso
Self
Gilberto Gil
Self
Claudia Leitte
Self
Compadre Washington
Self
BJ
Beto Jamaica
Self
M
Marcionílio
Self
DL
Durval Lélys
Self
MV
Márcio Victor
Self
RC
Ricardo Chaves
Self
SF
Saulo Fernandes
Self
AA
Alobened Airan
Self
TM
Tonho Matéria
Self
L
Lazinho
Self
WM
Wadinho Marques
Self
BM
Bell Marques
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Original Title
Axé: Canto do Povo de um Lugar
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (14 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Axé: Music of a People about?
Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia. The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé.
How long is Axé: Music of a People?
Axé: Music of a People has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Axé: Music of a People?
The cast of Axé: Music of a People includes Daniela Mercury, Carlinhos Brown, Margareth Menezes, Luiz Caldas, Ivete Sangalo.
What is the rating of Axé: Music of a People?
Axé: Music of a People has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Music