Capoeira

Capoeira music is a vibrant genre deeply intertwined with the Afro-Brazilian martial art form of the same name. Characterized by its rhythmic complexity, capoeira music features traditional instruments such as the berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro, creating lively, spirited soundscapes. The music is typically accompanied by call-and-response vocals, which tell stories of resistance, heritage, and community, reflecting the genre's roots in African and Brazilian history. Artists like Paulo Cesar Pinheiro and Mestre Môa do Katendê infuse their compositions with rich cultural narratives that encourage interaction and participation among listeners and practitioners. The genre is inseparable from the physical discipline of capoeira, forming a symbiotic relationship where music guides movement, while dances enrich the auditory experience.

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Capoeira Clássicos
Guillerme Franco
Levadas
Mestre Bigodinho
Mestre Brasilia
Mestre Buiu Rede Anca
Mestre Caiçara
Mestre Careca
Mestre Eros
Mestre Marcelo Angola
Mestre Maxuel
Mestre Môa do Katendê
Mestre Poncianinho
Mestre Recruta
Mestre Xuxo
Muzenza
Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
Silvio Acarajé
Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
Mestre Môa do Katendê
Mestre Maxuel
Capoeira Clássicos
Mestre Careca
Muzenza
Mestre Xuxo
Silvio Acarajé
Mestre Poncianinho
Mestre Caiçara
Mestre Recruta
Mestre Bigodinho
Mestre Brasilia
Levadas
Mestre Eros
Guillerme Franco
Mestre Marcelo Angola
Mestre Buiu Rede Anca