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.
Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
Interview with Mestre Bengala
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Mike Pinto
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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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 Reflections on Capoeira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GspctIa5U
*Minor corrections from Mestre Bengala:
- The first Capoeira encounter took place in 1992
- In Mestre Bengala's first trip to Brazil, he celebrated New Year's in Porto Seguro