Capoeira is culture, fitness, music, history, art…
O escravo capoeira – Meet Mestre Toni Vargas Been listening to Mestre Toni Vargas constantly for the last couple of months. I really like his lyrics, his carioca accent and way of thinking, and his deep, hoarse voice. ”O ESCRAVO CAPOEIRA” – The Capoeira Slave ESCRAVO NEGRO, ESCRAVO BRANCO. SOMOS TODOS VIOLENTADOS PELOS MESMOS SENHORES … Read more
03 June 2014 – Capoeira Trousers of the past… This abadá is from 1990, when I trained with Muzenza Group in London for nearly a year – I kept them all these years, they still fit – capoeira trousers are stretchy and forgiving. The waist is very high compared with more recent trousers…
01 Jun 2014 – Mojubá Workshop – When Kay met Capoeira I attended Mojubá’s capoeira workshop this weekend. They were a very memorable and special 10 hours , which I shall treasure for the rest of my life. The icing on the cake happened on day two, when Joanna Dobson – Author of the fascinating … Read more
23 May 2014 – Bá – Léo Leobons While watching this capoeira video from Novo Movimento my ears were pleasantly invaded and truly wormed by the song below… Thanks to modern tech, the link to the album was right there, and at a mere £3.99 on Google Play music I just went and got the whole … Read more
08 March 2014 – Capoeira documentary with Mestre Acordeon Not the bestest video quality, but must see documentary about a martial arts practicioner learning about Capoeira in Salvador with Mestre Acordeon. Also appearing Mestre Jogo De Dentro and Mestre João Pequeno de Pastinha, Mestre Boa Gente and Mestre Olavo. Notes: * Mestre Acordeon is a … Read more