About Baião
Baião is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of dance and music of Brazil.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Luiz Gonzaga.
From Wikipedia
Baião or "baiano" is a Northeastern Brazilian music genre and dance style based on a syncopated duple meter rhythm, based around the pulse of the zabumba, a flat, double-headed bass drum played with a mallet in one hand and a stick in the other, each striking the opposite head of the drum for alternating high and low notes, frequently accompanied by an accordion and a triangle pattern. The baião rhythm is integral to the genres of forró, repente and coco (or embolada). Baião was popularized via radio in the 1940s, reaching peak popularity in the 1950s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Baião.
- ↑ dance
- ↑ music of Brazil
Key artists
- Luiz Gonzaga
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Baião?
Baião is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of dance and music of Brazil.
Where and when did Baião originate?
Baião originated in Brazil.
Who are famous Baião artists?
Luiz Gonzaga.