DON'T MISS
The Quilombo dos Palmares
Description of Quilombos by João Saldana da Gama, Governor of Bahia (1807)
Runaway slave colonies called quilombos were found throughout the Brazilian countryside for the...
What is Capoeira?
What is Capoeira?
Capoeira is a Brazilian cultural expression that mixes dance, martial art, sports, popular culture and music. It’s characterised by agile and complex...
VIDEOS
Capoeira Song by Mestre Toni Vargas
Mestre Toni Vargas - A Capoeira não é minha nem sua
Event: VEM CA London 2017
Organised by Instrutora Sereia, Supervised by Professor Bombril
CORO:
A Capoeira não...
HISTORY ARTICLES
Slavery In Brazil
Although the Portuguese arrived in Brazil in 1500, it took over half a century for them to establish an economy. Portugal’s other dominions in...
The role of Luta Regional Bahiana, by Mestre Decânio
THE ROLE OF THE 'LUTA REGIONAL BAIANA' IN THE AFRO-BRAZILIAN CULTURAL HYBRIDISATION
During the third decade of this century, that is, when I was around seven...
