The Capoeira Digest

Welcome to the Capoeira Digest, the twice-monthly show that brings you Capoeira education, industry insights and straight talk about Capoeira. I’m your host Malê de Baile, my partner is Mestre Gulliver. We are members of Capoeira Angola Palmares an international Capoeira group founded by the beloved Mestre No.  Thank you so much for joining me on the Capoeira Digest, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. Be sure to fill out the https://forms.gle/HorktWpNXVK4pCgc8 (survey to tell us about yourself)! Subscribe here to stay up to date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

Capoeira Angola Palmares USA Presents: The Field Trip to the Academy of Mestre Joao GrandeMestre Joao Grande is a leader within the Capoeira community. He has continued on the path of his teacher, Mestre Pastinha to help pave the way for new students to learn Capoeira. In this episode we will discuss leadership, respect and camaraderie from the perspective of a Capoeirista. Be sure to tell your podcasting friends about the Capoeira Digest! Subscribe here to stay up to date: https://the-capoeira-digest.captivate.fm/listen Here are links from the show notes: Mestre Pastinha cdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOuxaIr1uN4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOuxaIr1uN4) Mestre Joao Grande cdhttp://velhosmestres.com/br/destaques-22 (http://velhosmestres.com/br/destaques-22) Dança de Guerra filmehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afhHUf26jBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afhHUf26jBs) Capoeira Angola Palmares USAhttps://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Subscribe here to stay up to date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

The Capoeira Digest is a podcast for people who play Capoeira and those who are interested in Capoeira as well.  Capoeira Is A DanceYou may also call it a martial art because it was created by slaves to gain their freedom from slavery in Brazil.  There is music that is played during a Capoeira game. The music is played by people who play Capoeira. They take turns playing instruments and playing in the roda. The Berimbauis the main instrument used in Capoeira. While there are several instruments played this is the one we will discuss today. Be sure to tell your friends about this Capoeira podcast. Episodes are released the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episode. Axé! Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

Mestre No Is The Founder Of Capoeira Angola Palmares. This Group Is An International Capoeira Organization That Began In Salvador, Bahia In Brasil. But how did the group grow from Bahia to it’s status around the world? In this episode we will explore the explosion of the Grupo Capoeira Angola Palmares. Podcast Links Nego Bom de Pulo – Mestre Nô e a Capoeira da Ilha (Documentário Completo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWlRAkg5no (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWlRAkg5no) Mestre Nô - Notório Saber da UFSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKbPHAhzteY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKbPHAhzteY) Agua Ta Clara https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT7AxGtekHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT7AxGtekHM) Entrevista com Mestre No (Russia, 2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n112-O-xmY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n112-O-xmY) Support this podcast

How Do You Play Capoeira? When you first start to play Capoeira it can be difficult to put those movements together. How Do You Learn to Play Capoeira? In this episode we give specific tips to help you turn those movements into a beautiful Capoeira game. Support this podcast

Learn about one of the most important parts of Capoeira, the roda. The word roda is pronounced Ho - duh. Everyone who plays Capoeira will eventually participate in the roda. We will discuss three different types of episode today. Prepare yourself for the roda by listening to this episode. Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

What does a berimbau sound like?In this episode we discuss the berimbau in capoeira.  We will talk about the berimbau pronunciation. Provide details about what is a berimbau made of? We will tell you how to play the berimbau. In portuguese you would say, tocando o berimbau. Finally, we cover what does a berimbau sound like? If you already own a berimbau, have it ready when you listen to this episode and see if you can play along. If you do not own a berimbau just yet, no worries, this episode will tell you everything you need to know in order to play. If you would like to know the important toques of the berimbau, you can find that information in this episode. How to Play the Berimbau: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-capoeira-digest/e/69314385 (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-capoeira-digest/e/69314385)  The episode How to Play the Berimbau covers three toques you need to know in Capoiera Angola. Visit us at: https://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Find Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Channel/UCvoPH9zxLri_YVBp7hDj7IA?View_as=Subscriber?Sub_confirmation=1 (Capoeira Movements and Music) here!Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

What is gymnastics/tumbling?00:55 What is Capoeira? 01:20 Why would someone choose to play Capoeira?02:31 What if you cant do all the acrobatic movements in Capoeira?3:00 How to Get Started in Capoeira3:39 Is Capoeira safe?04:31 Capoeira Song - Parana e07:37 Visit us at: https://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Find https://www.youtube.com/Channel/UCvoPH9zxLri_YVBp7hDj7IA?View_as=Subscriber?Sub_confirmation=1 (Capoeira Movements And Music) Here!Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

Capoeira music is fun, light hearted and it draws many people to come and watch. But, where do the Capoeira singers come from?How do you get started learning Capoeira music?In this episode we cover three essential Capoeira songs that are very easy to learn: O Menino e Bom Nem Tudo que Reluz e Ouro Uma Volta Só We go over the meaning of these songs and teach you how to sing them as well. We talk about the roda in Capoeira as well. If you would like to know more about the roda in Capoeira, you can listen to our episode here: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (The Roda in Capoeira) 00:37 In this episode 00:45 Capoeira Music Creates Excitement! 01:54 What Type of Music is Used in Capoeira? 02:23 Three Songs You May Hear in Capoeira The Songs We Will Learn Today: 02:52 O Menino E Bom 03:02 Nem Tudo Que Reluz e Ouro 03:08 Uma Volta Só 04:00 Each Song Has a Different Message O Menino e Bom explanation 04:44 Nem tudo que reluz e ouro explanation 05:16 Uma Volta Só explanation 06:00 How to Sing a Capoeira Song 06:45 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (What is a Roda?) 06:57 O Menino E Bom - the words below O Menino e Bom Bate Palma Ele 08:20 Capoeira Songs Have a Specific Rhythm 08:40 Translation 08:57 The Chorus for O Menino e Bom 10:14 What is Mandinga in Capoeira? 10:32 Nem tudo que reluz e ouro - the words below O menino e bom - the boy is good e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good Ele sabe joga he knows how to play e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good Ele tem mandinga - he has mandinga e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good Ele sabe joga - he knows how to play e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good Ele joga no chao - he plays close to the ground e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good Bate palma pra ele [The chorus] 10:37 Nem Tudo Que Reluz e Ouro - the words below Nem tudo que reluz e ouro - not everything that shines is gold Nem tudo que balança cai - not everything that stumbles will fall [The chorus responds] Nem tudo que reluz e ouro! Nem tudo que balança cai! 12:07 Step Out of Comfort Zone 12:16 The second part of the song Cai, cai, cai, cai - Fall, fall, fall, fall Capoeira balança mas não cai - Capoeira stumbles but does not fall Malê balança mas nao cai - Malê stumbles but she does not fall Tudo balança mas nao cai - Everything stumbles but does not always fall 13:14 We All Stumble, We Are Not Perfect 14:25 Practice Falling and Make Plans 15:09 Uma Volta Só - Third Capoeira Song we will learn today - the words below 15:21 Uma volta só - give it one more try 16:06 Let Go Of Being Nervous 16:37 O IáIá - Phrase of familiarity 16:52 Mando da - tell them O IáIá mando da - Tell them to [The chorus] Uma volta só - Give it another try! 17:13 We will Stumble but we should continue to try 18:01 Next Episode The Entire Song - O IáIá mando da Axé Want to learn more Capoeira? Visit us at: https://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Find https://www.youtube.com/Channel/UCvoPH9zxLri_YVBp7hDj7IA?View_as=Subscriber?Sub_confirmation=1 (Capoeira Movements And Music) Here!Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

How Big Should a Roda Be?In Our Last Episode We Discussed: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/73f06026-1623-4ab4-a805-3d63a6352fa1/what-type-music-capoeira.mp3 (What Type of Music is Used in Capoeira?)00:57 also mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (What is a Roda?) 02 min 04 sec What is the Purpose of the Roda?03 min 31 sec A Few Types of Games in Capoeira04 min 22 sec Two Other Types of Roda, Jogo de Dentro and Jogo de Fora06 min 01 sec Measure the Size of the Roda07 min 35 sec What are the rules of capoeira?08 min 03 sec Pe de Berimbau08 min 52 sec How do you Win in Capoeira?NEXT EPISODE Why play capoeira? Axé Want to learn more Capoeira? Visit us at: https://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Find https://www.youtube.com/Channel/UCvoPH9zxLri_YVBp7hDj7IA?View_as=Subscriber?Sub_confirmation=1 (Capoeira Movements And Music) Here!Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

Why Play Capoeira?In Our Last Episode We Discussed: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3382f284-ee93-4ea0-8b8f-9eded078e8d3/how-big-should-a-roda-beb.mp3 (How Big Should a Roda Be?) 02min 7sec The Skills and Techniques are Transferable into Your Life03min 30sec Capoeira Keeps Me Honest03min 50sec Capoeira Teaches Me to Stay in Balance 06min 39sec Capoeira Now vs Then 07min 19sec People of All Generations Play Together NEXT EPISODE: Ladainha Capoeira Angola Musica, This is very important! Axé Want to learn more Capoeira? Visit us at: https://www.nyccapoeira.com/ (https://www.nyccapoeira.com/) Find https://www.youtube.com/Channel/UCvoPH9zxLri_YVBp7hDj7IA?View_as=Subscriber?Sub_confirmation=1 (Capoeira Movements And Music) Here!Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! Subscribe Here To Stay Up To Date: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/AeqhBVs/10stepsfree) Support this podcast

Discover the role of the Ladainha in the Roda.Learn to sing Three Different Ladainhas. Learn the important meaning behind these Ladainhas. Learn the Thought Process and Mindset of a Mestre. Learn how to Take Care of and Respecting Your Mestre. Get a http://bit.ly/ladainhafreeguide (Free Guide) to the Ladainha http://bit.ly/ladainhafreeguide (here).Quick Links 49 sec - What is a Ladainha? 01 min 36 sec - What is the Purpose of a Ladainha? 02 min 23 sec - How Long Should a Ladainha Be? 02 min 35 sec - What Happens After the Ladainha? Sample Ladainhas: 03 min 57 sec - Maior É Deus - Mestre Pastinha 08 min 15 sec - Tradição - Mestre Moraes 10 min 10 sec - Quando Eu Aqui Cheguei - Mestre Joao Pequeno 12 min 41 sec - Learn Your First Ladainha! Next Episode A Deep Dive into Capoeira Songs Last Episode https://www.nyccapoeira.com/thecapoeiradigest/why-play-capoeira (Why Play Capoeira?) Support this podcast