tarraxinha
what it is
Tarraxinha—derived from the Portuguese verb "atarraxar" meaning "to screw on"—is a style of dance music that began in Angola as a derivation from Kizomba, which generally ranges from 80 to 100 beats per minute. Produced electronically almost on its entirety, tarraxinha is characterized by its heavy-hitting beats and its electronic bass, putting less emphasis on melodies and vocals. Some of its pioneers were DJ Znobia and DJ Massacres, while DJ Nervoso and DJ N.
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questions
What is tarraxinha?
Tarraxinha—derived from the Portuguese verb "atarraxar" meaning "to screw on"—is a style of dance music that began in Angola as a derivation from Kizomba, which generally ranges from 80 to 100 beats per minute. Produced electronically almost on its entirety, tarraxinha is characterized by its heavy-hitting beats and its electronic bass, putting less emphasis on melodies and vocals. Some of its pioneers were DJ Znobia and DJ Massacres, while DJ Nervoso and DJ N.
What are good tarraxinha albums to start with?
Try Cartas Na Manga by DJ Nigga Fox.
Who are some women making tarraxinha?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/tarraxinha/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making tarraxinha, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22