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A Capoeira Escrava e Outras Tradições Rebeldes no Rio de Janeiro (1808-1850)

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Book author: Carlos Eugênio Líbano Soares

The book describes and analyzes the trajectory of slave capoeira and other manifestations of rebellion in the city of Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of the 19th century. It documents the progressive evolution of capoeira in the political and cultural context, including the role of capoeiristas in political movements and street conflicts. This second edition has been expanded with a prologue.
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Mulheres que Gingam: Reflexões sobre as Relações de Gênero na Capoeira

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Book author: Janja Araújo, Renata de Lima Silva, Elizia Cristina Ferreira

They are capoeiristas and in this book they present their reflections on gender relations within traditional Capoeira Angola, through academic research produced in different areas of knowledge and in different universities, in Brazil and abroad. As in a Roda, it is important for them to affirm the formative aspects of capoeira itself in reflecting ...
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Mandinga em Manhattan

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Book author: Lucia Correia Lima

Mandinga em Manhattan is both a continuation and an in-depth exploration of the documentary of the same name, which investigated the global spread of the most internationally recognized Afro-Brazilian art formtoday—Capoeira. Alongside Candomblé and Samba, Capoeira is one of the most significant manifestations of Brazilian culture. It is currently undergoing rapid global expansion, practiced in all states of Brazil and on every continent. This growth, achieved without any government support, led UNESCO to recognize the "Roda de Capoeira" (Capoeira circle) as a World Heritage cultural expression.
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Capoeira Angola, Cultura Popular e o Jogo dos Saberes na Roda

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Book author: Pedro Abib

The result of Pedro Abib's doctoral thesis, this work investigates the ways in which popular culture articulates a vast field of knowledge and know-how, as well as the ways in which this knowledge is transmitted through certain categories, such as memory, orality, ancestry, rituality and temporality. For this task, capoeira angola was chosen as the...
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Capoeira e psicomotricidade: Brincando e aprendendo a jogar

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Book author: Simone Freitas Chaves, Jorge Felipe Columa

This book was born out of the need to move in the direction of teaching capoeira, with its theoretical-pedagogical assumptions and its playful dimension - especially in its application with children - as well as its importance and representativeness throughout the world. The activities proposed in this book are useful for capoeiristas, Physical Edu...
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Capoeira Angola Do Iniciante Ao Mestre

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Book author: Pallas

Capoeira Angola - from beginner to master follows on from the work begun by Mestre Bola Sete with the publication of Capoeira Angola na Bahia, also published by Pallas....
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Capoeira: uma herança cultural afro-brasileira

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Book author: Letícia Vidor de Souza Reis, Elisabeth Vidor

Today considered one of the symbols of Brazilian culture, capoeira has always been persecuted in our country, especially during the transition from the Empire to the Republic. Associated with vagrancy and violence, this game/dance/fight only ceased to be considered a crime just over 80 years ago. This book retraces the social and cultural origins o...
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Capoeira

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Book author: Sonia Rosa

The first book in the Lembranças Africanas collection brings all the charm of capoeira, a swinging fight that emerged in Brazil from the Bantu blacks of Angola, who came to Brazil as slaves - a form of defense in the struggles against slavery. The slaves from the plantations went to the capoeiras to dance and fight. That's why the fight got its nam...
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Capoeiragem: Expressões da Roda Livre

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Book author: Mestre Russo de Caxias

#130 pages, book published in 2005, a message from the author, excellent condition. ) capoeira is a cultural manifestation closely linked to the history of brazil. it is currently widely practiced throughout the country and in several countries around the world. however, despite all the notoriety it currently enjoys, information about its origins i...
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O ABC da Capoeira Angola - Manuscritos de Mestre Noronha

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Book author: Daniel Coutinho

The book was originally sent to Mestre Decanio by writer, historian and researcher Fred Abreu, who managed to publish Noronha's manuscripts, with the support of the Federal District Government, the National Capoeira Program/Project Capoeira Arte e Oficio, DEFER and CIDOCA/DF Here's a tip for a great and important read, enjoy!!! Special thanks: Fred...
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Improviso De Pastinha

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Book author: Mestre Pastinha

Songbook with songs that Mestre Pastinha wrote for Mestre Joao Grande.
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Capoeira Angola Por Mestre Pastinha

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Book author: Mestre Pastinha

The book "Capoeira Angola", with a preface by Jorge Amado, was originally published in 1964 by Gráfica Loreto. The edition available for download dates from 1988, now in its 3rd edition. Cover: Carybé "It's very rare for a capoeirista to be injured as a result of practicing Capoeira in sporting demonstrations, but when it comes to facing an enemy, ...
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Mestre Joao Grande Na Roda Do Mundo

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Book author: Mauricio Barros De Castro

Mestre João Grande is a former mestre capoeirista from Bahia who now teaches traditional capoeira angola in New York, where he has lived since 1990 and was a pioneer in spreading his art. Today he is a living heritage, with more than 60 years of dedication to capoeira. His journey, from Brazil to the United States, also tells a little about the his...
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Capoeira E Mandingas - Cobrinha Verde

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Book author: Marcelino Dos Santos

Book in PDF format: Capoeira e Mandingas - Mvestre Cobrinha Verde by the author Marcelino dos Santos (Mestre Mau). Classic Capoeira Angola book, written by Marcelino Dos Santos, a student of Mestre Gato, dealing with the famous capoeirista Cobrinha Verde and mandinga....
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Capoeira Angola Mundo A Fora - Uma Jornada Com Mestre Pastinha

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Book author: Mestre Jildo Alfinete

This book is a compilation of manuscripts, texts, photos and narratives from the collection left by Master Gildo Alfinete. ...
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A Capoeira Angola na Bahia

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Book author: Mestre Bola Sete

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