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 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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Capoeira Connection Podcast EP : 3
In our 3rd episode, we sit down with long time friend, entrepreneur and Capoeirista, Contra Mestre Gringo of Capoeira Luanda in Houston, TX. We explore what it took to build a non profit organization based around the art and culture of Capoeira (The Brazilian Arts Foundation)…
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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
