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Santo Antônio Quero Água

With English Translation

São Bento Grande de Mestre Bimba

This rhythm is often called “São Bento Grande de Regional” or simply “Regional”.

Angola

Considered the oldest and most traditional toque. Used for the Angola game, a generally slower paced rhythm…

Idalina

A slow to moderate rhythm, Idalina was also created by Mestre Bimba, and is often heard in regional rodas…

Cavalaria

Mestre Bimba strove to preserve the cavalaria rhythm in honour of the past when capoeiristas used it to…

Samba de Roda

This rhythm comes from the traditional Sambas de Roda of Bahia and is perhaps the oldest of the toques listed…

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.

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