Iúna
A medium-paced and graceful game, it is played traditionally by “formados” (graduated students)…
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.
Fui ver Maré (Cruzei o rio)
With English Translation
Cruzei o rio, atravessei o mar
fui ver Maré, mas Maré não tava lá //
I crossed the river, I crossed the sea
I went to see (Mestre) Maré, but Maré was not there
Na Aruanda
With English Translations
São Bento Pequeno
Also known as São Bento pequeno or Inverted Angola (because it replaces the high note of the Angola toque with the low and vice versa)…
Learn to play the Berimbau
We hope you enjoy these video tutorials with Mestre Virgulinho on how to play the Berimbau.
Eu Sou Capoeira
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Minha Varanda
Aqui é minha casa
Minha varanda
Meu dendê
Eu vou, encontrar só, canarinho da Alemanha quem matou meu curió
With English Translation
Idalina
A slow to moderate rhythm, Idalina was also created by Mestre Bimba, and is often heard in regional rodas…
Uma Vida Pela Capoeira
This film tells the story of the legendary Master Pastinha, Poet and the Guardian of Capoeira Angola.
Se Berimbau Tocar Tu Me Chama
Se Berimbau tocar tu me chama, o meu corpo precisa de dancar //
If the Berimbau plays, call me, My body needs to dance.
(With English Translation)