About Xaxado
Xaxado is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Brazilian dance, Brazilian folk music and northeastern Brazilian music.
From Wikipedia
The xaxado is a popular dance created in the Sertão of Pernambuco state, Brazil.
The dance is performed in a circle or in a file. Its choreography is characterized by lateral movements of the right foot followed by a dragging of the left foot, creating a rhythmic, sliding motion, often accompanied by the sound of rifles striking the ground.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Xaxado.
- ↑ Brazilian dance
- ↑ Brazilian folk music
- ↑ northeastern Brazilian music
Frequently asked questions
What is Xaxado?
Xaxado is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Brazilian dance, Brazilian folk music and northeastern Brazilian music.