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The Instruments and Rhythms of Capoeira Music

Posted on April 2, 2012, 2:18 pm, by FICA NY, under Music, Research.

By Imogen Reed As you may already know, Capoeira\’s African and Brazilian heritage play a central roles in the way capoeira is perceived and understood by the people who practice it. As it is in cultures throughout the world, its music is not only a form of personal entertainment, but it is also a medium […]

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Ladainha: Torpedeira Piauí

Posted on December 1, 2009, 5:25 pm, by FICA NY, under Songs.

Torpedeira Piauí Coraçado na Bahia Marinheiro absoluto Chegou pintando arrelia Quando vê cobra assanhada Não mete o pé na rodia A cobra assanhada morde Se eu fosse cobra eu mordia Mataram Pedro Mineiro Dentro da Secretaria Translation: The warship Piauí Christened in Bahia The independent sailor Arrived causing trouble When you see an agitated snake […]

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Corrido: Saci Pererê

Posted on December 1, 2009, 2:45 pm, by FICA NY, under Songs.

Foi meu avô  que me disse Que foi na Bahia ele viu na ribeira Um moleque de uma perna so Que pulava, gingava e dava rasteira Cabeçada \”rabo de arraia\” Martelo cruzado. Não era brincadeira Foi ai em que eu acreditei Ele viu foi o saci jogando capoeira Pererê, Pererê, Pererê Moleque saci não era […]

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Ladainha: Pedro Cem

Posted on November 29, 2009, 3:14 pm, by FICA NY, under Songs.

Lá no céu vai quem merece – Those who deserve it go to heaven Na terra vale quem tem – On earth, it is the rich who matter A soberba combatida – Excessive arrogance Foi quem matou Pedro Cem – Was what killed Pedro Cem Deus é pai de nós todos – God is the […]

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