

Axé: Music of a People
2017, Portuguese. Directed by Chico Kertész.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 19 January 2017
- Original title
- Axé: Canto do Povo de um Lugar
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Chico Kertész, James Martins
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Axé: Music of a People runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Axé: Music of a People isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 January 2017. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Axé: Music of a People?
If you liked Axé: Music of a People, try Beware of Mr. Baker, The Stone Roses: Made of Stone, The Who: The Kids Are Alright.
Who directed Axé: Music of a People?
Axé: Music of a People (2017) was directed by Chico Kertész and stars Daniela Mercury, Carlinhos Brown, Margareth Menezes.