Welcome to the very first episode of the Capoeira Connection Podcast. In this episode we sit down with Contra Mestre Metido, Contra Mestre Pena, Instructor Negro, and Graduado Cadençia to discuss the Capoeira scene and history in Austin TX.
All of the Capoeira Connection Podcasts are available in video format on our Youtube Channel (click here), and are also available on iTunes (click here).
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EP 11 : Dr. Lauren Griffith
Dr. Lauren Griffith, assistant professor at Texas Tech University and has been studying Capoeira since 2004. She is also an established researcher and author writing about such topics as non-Brazilians searching for their own legitimacy as tradition bearers of the art, in what she calls an “Apprenticeship Pilgrimage” where Capoeiristas journey to Brazil in order to study, learn and grow with Brazilian Masters of the art. Join us in this special episode where discuss the power of social change through the art of Capoeira.
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EP 8 : Instrutor Montanha and Graduada Cegonha
In the Capoeira Connection Podcast EP 8, we make our way to San Antonio TX, home of Capoeira Luanda’s Instrutor Montanha and Graduada Cegonha. Both of these amazing Capoeiristas have shown much dedication to the art of Capoeira as well as helping make a large social impact on their surrounding community. Join us as we talk everything from Capoeira to doing good in our communities with these two amazing people.
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EP 9 : Contra Mestre Monkey
In the Capoeira Connection Podcast EP 9, we sit down to speak with Contra Mestre Monkey (Author of Minha Varanda) via skype. “In order for people to have a deeper understanding of the lyrics to this song, I have come here to offer a translation of the lyrics myself…”
– Contra Mestre Monkey“Minha Varanda…” – Refers to my home, the place I want to conquer, working with Capoeira.
“Meu Chapeu de Palha…” – Relates to chilling times after this conquest, I wish to have myself, my home.
“Minha Massape…” – Means the mud, hard to cross through, that I shall not forget, the hard times
