Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
This podcast is dedicated to educating people on the history of the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. Each episode will focus on either an important historical figure or Capoeira song, and will examine what we can learn about the past and future of Capoeira from those stories.
Podcasting since 2020 • 26 episodes
Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
Latest Episodes
Interview with Mestre Cobra Mansa
In today's episode, I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Mestre Cobra Mansa, one of important elders in modern Capoeira Angola. Here we discuss his life, his personal philosophy for Capoeira, and the fascinating historical research he ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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51:31
Interview with Mestre Bengala
I sat down with Mestre Bengala to talk about the early days of Capoeira in the US, and his experience seeing the art and community evolve over the last few decades. To learn more about Mestre Bengala's early life, check out this Ref...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:29:38
African Origins and New Arts in the Diaspora
In this episode, we talk about the African roots of Capoeira. This is something we have touched upon in several episodes, but I wanted to take some time and talk about what we really mean when we say that. I think the best place to find clues i...
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Episode 24
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32:00
