Afro-Brazilian Arts: Capoeira Batuque in Santa Barbara

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This week global voices hosted special guests Rafael and Vika Hernandez from Capoeira Batuque Santa Barbara. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that involves movements from maritial arts, music, ritual and dance. It emerged in Brazil by the slaves brought from Africa, especially from Angola some time after the 16th century in the regions known as Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro. Participants form a roda, or circle, and take turns either playing musical intruments (such as the Berimbau), singing, and ritually sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The sparring is marked by fluid acrobatic play, and extensive use of sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less frequently used techniques include elbow strikes, slpats, punches, and body throws. Capoeira is seen as a uniquely Brazilian folk dance including improvised fighting movements and as a battle-ready fighting form directly descended from ancient African techniques.

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