International Capoeira Angola Foundation - New York

The Instruments and Rhythms of Capoeira Music

FICA NY — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:18:39 +0000

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 through which [...]

Workshops w/ Treinel Kamau (FICA Philly) in New York City

FICA NY — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:06:28 +0000

Fri 2/17 - Movement & Music Workshop (7-9:30p)
Sat 2/18 - Music Workshop (2-3:30p)
$15 each or $25 for both

Sat 2/18 - RODA (3:30-6:30p)

Mestres in New York

FICA NY — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:31 +0000

It was our great fortune to have two wonderful visits from a duo of amazing mestres within one season. This has been a spring for mestres in New York. It is a rarity that we are able to enjoy Mestre Cobra Mansa’s presence in NYC and so it was to our great delight [...]

Mestre Jurandir in New York

FICA NY — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:38:08 +0000

Wed & Fri (May 4th & 6th) 7-9:30p $20 per workshop / $35 for both Gowanus Arts 295 Douglass St (between 3rd & 4th Av) Brooklyn, NY

Walks About Town

FICA NY — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:32:08 +0000

We just posted a new art gallery, this time of photos by Njoli Brown, one of the leaders of FICA-NY. Take a journey through these quick clicks.

Magnesium

FICA NY — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:38:42 +0000

Written by Ted Gousse I have always had trouble with muscle tension. I would go to Capoeira class and stretch what I could and make it through class but about an hour later I would be walking like the “tin man.” Aside from accounting for the lactic acid that builds up in the muscles after a [...]

New Video and Art Gallery!

FICA NY — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:36:38 +0000

We've just posted a new video for the group as well as the brilliant artwork of Michelle Mashon from the FICA Chicago group. Go check 'em out when you get a chance!

Zebras in the City: Art & Capoeira in NYC

FICA NY — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:59:29 +0000

Almost a year ago our two resident artists, Duhirwe Rushemesa and Michael Loughlin, designed a beautiful banner for the group and gave us all the opportunity to participate in its crafting. Here is a short write up by Michael about the ideas and themes at work in the image: I believe the banner we created for [...]

New FICA-NY Videos!

FICA NY — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:24:23 +0000

FICA New York is where it's at! Check out our all-new videos for a taste of capoeira angola in the Big Apple.

Ladainha: Torpedeira Piauí

FICA NY — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:25:21 +0000

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 Don’t step on it An agitated snake bites If I were a snake, I’d bite They killed Pedro Mineiro In [...]