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Category Archives: Brazilian Culture
Come along to Brazil
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
Posted in Brazilian Culture, Social Capoeira
Tagged Eurico Vianna, Learning From Brazilian Culture, Volta por Cima
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Maculelê
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
Posted in Brazilian Culture
Tagged Maculelê, Paulinho Aluísio de Andrade, Popó do Maculelê
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What’s the problem in admiting that we’re (re)creating Capoeira as we go along?!
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
Posted in Brazilian Culture, Random Thoughts
Tagged Capoeira Carioca, Capoeira traditions, Dorival Caymmi, Puxada de Rede, Tom Jobim
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