About Maxixe
Maxixe is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of music of Brazil and Brazilian dance.
From Wikipedia
The maxixe, occasionally known as the Brazilian tango, is a dance, with its accompanying music (often played as a subgenre of choro), that originated in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro in 1868, at about the same time as the tango was developing in neighbouring Argentina and Uruguay. It is a dance developed from Afro-Brazilian dances (mainly the lundu) and from European dances (mainly the polka).
Like the tango, the maxixe travelled to Europe and the United States in the early years of the 20th century.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Maxixe.
- ↑ music of Brazil
- ↑ Brazilian dance
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Maxixe?
Maxixe is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of music of Brazil and Brazilian dance.
Where and when did Maxixe originate?
Maxixe originated in Brazil.