Category: capoeira
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Ladainha – Mundo Atrapalhado
Written by Paulo do Anjos, this is one of my favourite ladainhas, it reflects the confusion one often feels when it comes to rules, and the contradictions on how we are expected to behave. Was it inspired by the one on Mestre Waldemar’s album? Surely! This was the first version I heard, with Carolina Soares.…
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Paraná ê/Paranàuê
Paraná is a Brazilian estate. It has come to represent freedom and is used symbolically in many capoeira songs. Aruande and Luanda (the capital of Angola) are often used similarly representing freedom, or even heaven, and often carry a feeling of nostalgia. Vou dizer minha mulher, Paranà Capoeira me venceu, Paranà Paranà ê, Paranà ê,…
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Canarinho da alemanha
start at 03:03 This song is thought to be about influences of other martial arts in capoeira. So, if during a game someone starts doing grabbing, or moves that are not part of capoeira, this would be an opportune moment to sing it. canarinho da alemanha quem matou meu curió? eu jogo capoeira mestre bimba…