music

Mestre Guimba’s London Farewell

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12 Dec 2012

Mestre Guimba’s London Farewell

Mestre Guimba left for Rio yesterday at 4am. His parting gift was a roda full of energy and emotion. Here is some of it…

I made this one:

Mestre Guimba’s farewell Roda by Clovis Lowe

Mestre Guimba and Maria Bonita by Clovis Lowe

Full version of first video (this one is private) by Risadinha
https://youtu.be/yGatyAIy8rg

Jogo de São Bento

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21 November 2012 Jogo de São Bento Ai, ai, ai, ai São Bento me chama Ai, ai, ai, ai São Bento me quer. I’m somewhat confused as to what the São Bento game consists of. My understanding is that it’s a fast game, comprised mainly of attacking kicks. Any comments and opinions, or help in … Read more

Capoeira song compendium

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16 June 2012 Capoeira song compendium A compendium of the most widely sang Capoeira songs with their English translations. Plus a guide on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation, a capoeira glossary, an article about religion and its connection to Capoeira and other articles about Capoeira songs. Fantastic! Capoeira Song Compendium With many thanks to Agogo in Netherlands