Singing for Survival: Capoeira History

Saci Pererê: Uma Perna Só

February 24, 2022 Mike Pinto Episode 15
Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
Saci Pererê: Uma Perna Só
Show Notes

Today’s episode is not about a person or even a legend within Capoeira. Instead I want to talk about a Brazilian cultural folklore, Saci Perere. Saci is a figure that I have been vaguely aware of for some time. I’ve known several people who were nicknamed Saci, and have heard Saci mentioned in several songs, but wasn’t really aware of who or what he is. So in this episode we dig into this folk trickster, examining who he is, where his story comes from, and what cultural relevance he has today.

Sitio do Picapau Amarelo w/ Saci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjN7r_mrZEw

Storyteller Squad Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZhgnNZLs42FcENWzwp1Pi?si=292596be155f4f1a

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