Daniela Mercury
Axé music\'s most globally recognized star.
Ivete Sangalo
Bahia\'s carnival queen, massive Brazilian pop star.
Olodum
Afro-Bahian percussion group, inspired Paul Simon.
Gilberto Gil
Tropicália legend and former Brazilian culture minister.
Margareth Menezes
Salvador axe and Afro-Brazilian music star.
Carlinhos Brown
Salvador percussion-driven Afro-pop innovator.
The Salvador music scene
Salvador (Brazil) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 2 genres. Axé music and Afro-Brazilian carnival rhythms define Bahia\'s capital.
The most represented genres are pop (3) and afrobeats (3).
The earliest year on record is Gilberto Gil (1942) and the latest is Olodum (1979); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Daniela Mercury, Ivete Sangalo, Olodum and Gilberto Gil. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Recife Brazil · 675 km
- Belo Horizonte Brazil · 966 km
- Brasília Brazil · 1,063 km
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 1,211 km
- São Paulo Brazil · 1,449 km
- Porto Alegre Brazil · 2,305 km
Questions about Salvador music
What music is Salvador known for?
Salvador is known for pop, afrobeats music. Notable acts include Daniela Mercury, Ivete Sangalo, Olodum.
How many bands are from Salvador?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Salvador, spanning pop, afrobeats.