Category: music
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.…
Berimbau Practice
20 Feb 2014 – Berimbau Practice I need to start practicing playing the berimbau and singing more. Right now I can just about sing and play Angola at the same time. When I try to sing and play São Bento Pequeno I get muddled up. I can play and sing to São Bento Grande most…
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,…
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…
Camungerê
Camungerê como vai como tá Camungerê, how are you? Camungerê Ô como vai vosmicê? oh, how are you? Camungerê Se vai bem de saúde if you are in good health Camungerê Para mim é um prazer for me it’s a pleasure Camungerê Vim aqui pra lhe ver I came here to see you Camungerê Camungerê…