Category Archives: Brazilian Culture

Come along to Brazil

Posted on August 17, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

As it’s most common in my life, some of the best things that happen to me were not planned ahead. This is to say that I’m going to Brazil tomorrow and I would like you to come along with me. … Continue reading →

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Maculelê

Posted on May 4, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

I just received this video from Contra-Mestre Ferpa and Obelix. Here is a link to download it. It was done in Portuguese so I added this brief explanation on Maculelê I wrote a while ago for a series of workshops. … Continue reading →

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What’s the problem in admiting that we’re (re)creating Capoeira as we go along?!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

Lately I’ve been listening to Caymmi, Tom Jobim and Vinícius a lot. Probably because I’m often home-sick and these composers are well known for their ability of capturing Brazil with all its idiosyncrasies, characters, rhythm, history and stories… in their … Continue reading →

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