Mestre Guimba’s London Farewell

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 filmed this one:

Mestre Guimba’s farewell Roda by Clovis Lowe

Mestre Guimba and Maria Bonita by Clovis Lowe

Full version of first video

Jogo de São Bento

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 … Read more

Capoeira song compendium

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