Capoeira Beyond Brazil
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Capoeira Beyond Brazil
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Author : Aniefre Essien
language : en
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date : 2008
Capoeira Beyond Brazil written by Aniefre Essien and has been published by Blue Snake Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Performing Arts categories.
A look at the history, techniques, and uses of capoeira, a martial art/dance form that originated with African slaves in Brazil.
The Hidden History Of Capoeira
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Author : Maya Talmon-Chvaicer
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01
The Hidden History Of Capoeira written by Maya Talmon-Chvaicer and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Capoeira, a Brazilian battle dance and national sport, has become popular all over the world. First brought to Brazil by African slaves and first documented in the late eighteenth century, capoeira has undergone many transformations as it has diffused throughout Brazilian society and beyond, taking on a multiplicity of meanings for those who participate in it and for the societies in which it is practiced. In this book, Maya Talmon-Chvaicer combines cultural history with anthropological research to offer an in-depth study of the development and meaning of capoeira, starting with the African cultures in which it originated and continuing up to the present day. Using a wealth of primary sources, Talmon-Chvaicer analyzes the outlooks on life, symbols, and rituals of the three major cultures that inspired capoeira—the Congolese (the historic area known today as Congo-Angola), the Yoruban, and the Catholic Portuguese cultures. As she traces the evolution of capoeira through successive historical eras, Talmon-Chvaicer maintains a dual perspective, depicting capoeira as it was experienced, observed, and understood by both Europeans and Africans, as well as by their descendants. This dual perspective uncovers many covert aspects of capoeira that have been repressed by the dominant Brazilian culture. This rich study reclaims the African origins and meanings of capoeira, while also acknowledging the many ways in which Catholic-Christian culture has contributed to it. The book will be fascinating reading not only for scholars but also for capoeira participants who may not know the deeper spiritual meanings of the customs, amulets, and rituals of this jogo da vida, "game of life."
Capoeira
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Author : Thomas H Fletcher
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-05-15
Capoeira written by Thomas H Fletcher and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Capoeira: How it Started in Africa and Became Awesome in Brazil" is a book all about this amazing martial art. It talks about where Capoeira came from, way back in Africa. Long ago, people in Africa started doing this special kind of dance and fighting. Then, something sad happened. People from other places came and took them away from their homes, far across the ocean. They became slaves in a faraway land called Brazil. In Brazil, the people who were slaves couldn't do their special dance and fight openly. But they were clever. They turned their dancing into a secret way to fight and protect themselves. This was the beginning of Capoeira in Brazil. As time went on, Capoeira became more than just a way to fight. It became a part of Brazilian culture. People all over Brazil started to learn and practice Capoeira. But it wasn't always easy. Sometimes, the people who ruled Brazil didn't like Capoeira. They tried to stop people from doing it. But the people who loved Capoeira found ways to keep it alive, even if they had to do it in secret. The book talks about the special people called "Mestres" who helped keep Capoeira alive. These Mestres were like teachers. They passed down the knowledge of Capoeira from one generation to the next. They made sure that Capoeira stayed true to its roots, even as it changed and grew over time. Capoeira didn't just stay in Brazil. It traveled to other parts of the world too. People from all over started to learn about Capoeira and practice it in their own countries. This helped Capoeira become even more famous and loved around the world. Today, Capoeira is still going strong. It's not just a way to fight anymore. It's a way to connect with others, to express yourself, and to celebrate life. Capoeira has become a symbol of strength, resilience, and freedom. In this book, you'll learn about the history of Capoeira, from its origins in Africa to its journey to Brazil and beyond. You'll meet the people who kept Capoeira alive through centuries of struggle. And you'll discover how Capoeira continues to inspire and empower people around the world today. So come along on this journey through the world of Capoeira. Discover its rich history, its vibrant culture, and its enduring legacy. And maybe, just maybe, you'll find a little bit of Capoeira's spirit within yourself too.
Capoeira
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Author : Matthias Röhrig Assunção
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-03-01
Capoeira written by Matthias Röhrig Assunção and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Originally the preserve of Afro-Brazilian slaves, the marginalized and the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now a mainstream sport, taught in Brazilian schools and practised by a range of social classes around the world. Some advocates now seek Olympic recognition for Capoeira. This apparent change in the meaning and purpose of Capeoira has led to conflicts between traditionalists, who view capoeira as their heritage descended from the maroons, a weapon to be used against the injustice and repression; and reformers, who wish to see Capoeira develop as an international sport. Capoeira: The History of Afro-Brazilian Martial Art explores Capoeira as a field of confrontation where the different struggles that divide Brazilian society are played out. It contains both the first comprehensive English language review of archive and contemporary literature relating to Capoeira, as well as the first scholarly account of Capoeira's history and development.
Performing Brazil
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Author : Severino J. Albuquerque
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2015
Performing Brazil written by Severino J. Albuquerque and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Art categories.
These essays on Brazilian performance culture comprise the first English-language book to study the varied manifestations of performance in and beyond Brazil, from carnival and capoeira to gender acts, curatorial practice, and political protest.
Embodying Brazil
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Author : Sara Delamont
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-01-06
Embodying Brazil written by Sara Delamont and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The practice of capoeira, the Brazilian dance-fight-game, has grown rapidly in recent years. It has become a popular leisure activity in many cultures, as well as a career for Brazilians in countries across the world including the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. This original ethnographic study draws on the latest research conducted on capoeira in the UK to understand this global phenomenon. It not only presents an in-depth investigation of the martial art, but also provides a wealth of data on masculinities, performativity, embodiment, globalisation and rites of passage. Centred in cultural sociology, while drawing on anthropology and the sociology of sport and dance, the book explores the experiences of those learning and teaching capoeira at a variety of levels. From beginners’ first encounters with this martial art to the perspectives of more advanced students, it also sheds light on how teachers experience their own re-enculturation as they embody the exotic ‘other’. Embodying Brazil: An Ethnography of Diasporic Capoeira is fascinating reading for all capoeira enthusiasts, as well as for anyone interested in the sociology of sport, sport and social theory, sport, race and ethnicity, or Latin-American Studies.
Capoeira A Brazilian Art Form
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Author : Bira Almeida
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Capoeira A Brazilian Art Form written by Bira Almeida and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Performing Arts categories.
The Berimbau
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Author : Eric A. Galm
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2010-06-30
The Berimbau written by Eric A. Galm and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-30 with Music categories.
The Brazilian berimbau, a musical bow, is most commonly associated with the energetic martial art/dance/game of capoeira. This study explores the berimbau's stature from the 1950s to the present in diverse musical genres including bossa nova, samba-reggae, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music), electronic dance music, Brazilian art music, and more. Berimbau music spans oral and recorded historical traditions, connects Latin America to Africa, juxtaposes the sacred and profane, and unites nationally constructed notions of Brazilian identity across seemingly impenetrable barriers. The Berimbau: Soul of Brazilian Music is the first work that considers the berimbau beyond the context of capoeira, and explores the bow's emergence as a national symbol. Throughout, this book engages and analyzes intersections of musical traditions in the Black Atlantic, North American popular music, and the rise of global jazz. This book is an accessible introduction to Brazilian music for musicians, Latin American scholars, capoeira practitioners, and other people who are interested in Brazil's music and culture.
Power In Practice
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Author : Sergio González Varela
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2017-09-01
Power In Practice written by Sergio González Varela and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Considering the concept of power in capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian ritual art form, Varela describes ethnographically the importance that capoeira leaders (mestres) have in the social configuration of a style called Angola in Bahia, Brazil. He analyzes how individual power is essential for an understanding of the modern history of capoeira, and for the themes of embodiment, play, cosmology, and ritual action. The book also emphasizes the great significance that creativity and aesthetic expression have for capoeira’s practice and performance.
A Street Smart Song
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Author : Nestor Capoeira
language : en
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date : 2006-06-02
A Street Smart Song written by Nestor Capoeira and has been published by Blue Snake Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A Street-Smart Song delves into the boundless philosophical depths of capoeira, the fascinating synthesis of Brazilian dance and self-defense. Drawing from a wide range of sources—the streets of Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, the teachings of the old masters Pastinha, Bimba, and Leopoldina, and the brutal economic realities inflicted on the poorest of Brazil—Nestor Capoeira paints an indelible portrait of this living art, its spiritual heritage, and its vital place in a world hypnotized by media and crushed by poverty. The traditional poems and songs of capoeira are here, along with the author’s lively discussions of everything from the space age and television’s impact on third world culture to Candomble and capoeira’s life-changing lessons. Rounding out this absorbing cultural survey are historical photos, sketches of weapons and instruments, and fully illustrated fighting movements, taught step by step.