Contramestre Chicago, whose real name is Erik Murray, is a Capoeira Angola practitioner, teacher, and cultural organizer originally from Chicago, USA. He is the founder and leading figure of the Low Country Capoeira Angola Society, dedicated to the practice and transmission of Capoeira Angola within a strong community framework.

Known for representing the beauty, dignity, and spirit of the South Side of Chicago, his approach to Capoeira is marked by communication, sensitivity, and awareness within the jogo. His teaching emphasizes dialogue, rhythm, and intention, reflecting a deep respect for the traditions of Capoeira Angola.

He is an early student of Mestre João Grande, maintaining an ongoing connection to his teachings and to the Capoeira Angola lineage rooted in Mestre Pastinha (Vicente Ferreira Pastinha, 1889–1981). This influence is clearly reflected in both his movement and pedagogical approach.

He is widely recognized for his fluid flow, control, and refined inverted movements in the jogo. He is especially known for his execution of rolê de banco, a movement that has become closely associated with his style and presence in the roda.

In both academic and community settings, he has contributed to the spread of Capoeira Angola in the United States. At Oberlin College, he was involved in introducing and developing Capoeira Angola alongside Professor Miriam Adenike Sharpley, helping bring the art into an educational environment.

The Low Country Capoeira Angola Society teaches Capoeira Angola to all ages and levels, with an emphasis on family participation and community continuity. The group has branches in Philadelphia (PA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta (GA), and Columbia (SC).

Through teaching and community-building, Chicago continues to support the preservation and growth of Capoeira Angola while remaining grounded in its historical and cultural foundations.