Brazilian genre map
When each sound was born and how far it has come. The overview shows the families side by side; below, each family opens up into its subgenres, from oldest to newest.
All families
Each row is a family; the smaller dots mark the birth of its subgenres. Click a family to see its expanded chart.
Samba
SMB · Since 1860 · 13 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Choro
CHR · Since 1770 · 3 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Bossa Nova
BSN · Since 1958 · 1 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
MPB
MPB · Since 1965 · 7 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Brazilian Rock
RCK · Since 1955 · 28 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Sertanejo
SRT · Since 1929 · 5 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Brazilian Funk
FNK · Since 1989 · 10 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Rap and Hip-Hop
RAP · Since 1988 · 3 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Forró
FRR · Since 1946 · 6 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Axé and Bahian Music
AXE · Since 1949 · 6 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Brazilian Pop
POP · Since 1976 · 5 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Brega, Calypso and Sounds of Pará
BRG · Since 1800 · 7 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Gospel and Religious Music
GSP · Since 1966 · 4 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Electronic
ELE · Since 1995 · 5 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Brazilian Reggae
RGG · Since 1975 · 2 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Soul and Black Music
SOU · Since 1970 · 4 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Jazz and Instrumental
INS · Since 1930 · 3 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Classical Music
CLS · Since 1760 · 5 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Folk Traditions
REG · Since 1800 · 15 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Indigenous Music
IND · Since 1500 · 2 subgenres, from oldest to newest.
Children's Music
KID · Since 1982 · 1 subgenres, from oldest to newest.