Played by Mestre Virgulinho
This rhythm is often called “São Bento Grande de Regional” or simply “Regional”. Mestre Bimba created this fast, explosive rhythm, and it is the “staple” toque of true Regional Rodas.
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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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Santa Maria
Mestre Bimba’s Santa Maria is different from the Santa Maria in Capoeira Angola.
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Benguela
Banguela is a slower rhythm created by Mestre Bimba. It is a “jogo de floreios”, not in the sense of acrobatics…
