A Capoeira Illuminada
Mestre Bimba, Capoeira Iluminada is a feature-length documentary film that tells the story of Manoel dos Reis Machado, Mestre Bimba.
Capoeira Evolução Batizado
A great video clip of the 2015 Batizado with Contra Mestre Metido and Capoeira Evolução in Austin, TX.
Roda do mercadinho
There is a reason this video has over 300,000 views
Angola
Considered the oldest and most traditional toque. Used for the Angola game, a generally slower paced rhythm…
Benguela
Banguela is a slower rhythm created by Mestre Bimba. It is a “jogo de floreios”, not in the sense of acrobatics…
Amazonas
Amazonas is a rhythm created by Mestre Bimba. It has no traditionally-associated game…
How To Match The Perfect Capoeira Bateria
In this video we detail exactly how each of our capoeira bateria (Gunga, Médio, and Violas) are matched up and prepared before we ship them out. The key is to string up multiple vergas and tune them before even picking out the cabaças. Once we find 3 matching vergas (with distinct sounds for each berimbau) we choose the appropriate cabaças and finalize the set. Every bateria is hand selected just for you. 🙂
São Bento Grande de Mestre Bimba
This rhythm is often called “São Bento Grande de Regional” or simply “Regional”.
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With English Translation
Malandragem
With English translation
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.
Idalina
A slow to moderate rhythm, Idalina was also created by Mestre Bimba, and is often heard in regional rodas…