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.
-
Cavalaria
Mestre Bimba strove to preserve the cavalaria rhythm in honour of the past when capoeiristas used it to…
-
Angola
Considered the oldest and most traditional toque. Used for the Angola game, a generally slower paced rhythm…
-
Iúna
A medium-paced and graceful game, it is played traditionally by “formados” (graduated students)…
