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Samba and Capoeira: transcendent resistance
Here it goes another ‘Samba post’ mixed with ‘Random thoughts’… The lyrics of the songs posted are part of the post’s rationale, so I posted links to them either immediately after their titles or at the end of the post. … Continue reading
Posted in Brazilian Culture, Philosophy, Random Thoughts
Tagged brazilian identity, capoeira, samba, westernization of cultures
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Paulo Freire and Capoeira – Video Resources
After I wrote Paulo Freire’s Philosophy of Education and the ‘Politics of Capoeira’ students and friends became more curious to discuss his work. His method has been a frequent topic in classes, trips, and e-mail conversations. Looking for resources in … Continue reading
Posted in intercultural learning, Social Capoeira
Tagged capoeira, Education, paulo freire, pedagogy
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Capoeira – Diverse paths to human understanding
GREG Downey encountered the berimbau when conducting field work in Brazil for his PhD in anthropology from the University of Chicago. Its music accompanies the complicated dance cum martial arts form capoeira, and he was so fascinated by it that … Continue reading

