Played by Mestre Virgulinho
A slow to moderate rhythm, Idalina was also created by Mestre Bimba, and is often heard in regional rodas. Players tend to play both “up” and “down”. “Idalina Compassada” is slower-paced, while “Idalina” is slightly faster-paced.
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Angola
Considered the oldest and most traditional toque. Used for the Angola game, a generally slower paced rhythm…
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São Bento Grande de Angloa
This is a generally a faster paced game played with ample movements. Rasteiras, tesouras, and vingativas are common in this game.
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Cavalaria
Mestre Bimba strove to preserve the cavalaria rhythm in honour of the past when capoeiristas used it to…
