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  • The Ladainha in Capoeira
    Discover the role of the Ladainha in the Roda.Learn to sing Three Different Ladainhas.
    Learn the important meaning behind these Ladainhas.
    Learn the Thought Process and Mindset of a Mestre.
    Learn how to Take Care of and Respecting Your Mestre.
    Get a http://bit.ly/ladainhafreeguide (Free Guide) to the Ladainha http://bit.ly/ladainhafreeguide (here).Quick Links
    49 sec - What is a Ladainha?
    01 min 36 sec - What is the Purpose of a Ladainha?
    02 min 23 sec - How Long Should a Ladainha Be?
    02 min 35 sec - What Happens After the Ladainha?
    Sample Ladainhas:
    03 min 57 sec - Maior É Deus - Mestre Pastinha
    08 min 15 sec - Tradição - Mestre Moraes
    10 min 10 sec - Quando Eu Aqui Cheguei - Mestre Joao Pequeno
    12 min 41 sec - Learn Your First Ladainha!
    Next Episode
    A Deep Dive into Capoeira Songs
    Last Episode
    https://www.nyccapoeira.com/thecapoeiradigest/why-play-capoeira (Why Play Capoeira?)
    18 min
  • Why Play Capoeira?
    Why Play Capoeira?In Our Last Episode We Discussed:
    https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3382f284-ee93-4ea0-8b8f-9eded078e8d3/how-big-should-a-roda-beb.mp3 (How Big Should a Roda Be?)
    02min 7sec The Skills and Techniques are Transferable into Your Life03min 30sec Capoeira Keeps Me Honest03min 50sec Capoeira Teaches Me to Stay in Balance
    06min 39sec Capoeira Now vs Then
    07min 19sec People of All Generations Play Together
    NEXT EPISODE:
    Ladainha Capoeira Angola Musica, This is very important!
    Axé
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    15 min
  • How Big Should a Roda Be?
    How Big Should a Roda Be?In Our Last Episode We Discussed:
    https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/73f06026-1623-4ab4-a805-3d63a6352fa1/what-type-music-capoeira.mp3 (What Type of Music is Used in Capoeira?)00:57 also mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (What is a Roda?)
    02 min 04 sec What is the Purpose of the Roda?03 min 31 sec A Few Types of Games in Capoeira04 min 22 sec Two Other Types of Roda, Jogo de Dentro and Jogo de Fora06 min 01 sec Measure the Size of the Roda07 min 35 sec What are the rules of capoeira?08 min 03 sec Pe de Berimbau08 min 52 sec How do you Win in Capoeira?NEXT EPISODE
    Why play capoeira?
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    11 min
  • What Type of Music is Used for Capoeira?
    Capoeira music is fun, light hearted and it draws many people to come and watch.
    But, where do the Capoeira singers come from?How do you get started learning Capoeira music?In this episode we cover three essential Capoeira songs that are very easy to learn:
    O Menino e Bom
    Nem Tudo que Reluz e Ouro
    Uma Volta Só
    We go over the meaning of these songs and teach you how to sing them as well.
    We talk about the roda in Capoeira as well. If you would like to know more about the roda in Capoeira, you can listen to our episode here:
    https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (The Roda in Capoeira)
    00:37 In this episode
    00:45 Capoeira Music Creates Excitement!
    01:54 What Type of Music is Used in Capoeira?
    02:23 Three Songs You May Hear in Capoeira
    The Songs We Will Learn Today:
    02:52 O Menino E Bom
    03:02 Nem Tudo Que Reluz e Ouro
    03:08 Uma Volta Só
    04:00 Each Song Has a Different Message
    O Menino e Bom explanation
    04:44 Nem tudo que reluz e ouro explanation
    05:16 Uma Volta Só explanation
    06:00 How to Sing a Capoeira Song
    06:45 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f258e490-c414-4448-8165-7c2069ec85e3/roda-2020-06-07-12-06-05.mp3 (What is a Roda?)
    06:57 O Menino E Bom - the words below
    O Menino e Bom
    Bate Palma Ele
    08:20 Capoeira Songs Have a Specific Rhythm
    08:40 Translation
    08:57 The Chorus for O Menino e Bom
    10:14 What is Mandinga in Capoeira?
    10:32 Nem tudo que reluz e ouro - the words below
    O menino e bom - the boy is good
    e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good
    Ele sabe joga he knows how to play
    e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good
    Ele tem mandinga - he has mandinga
    e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good
    Ele sabe joga - he knows how to play
    e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good
    Ele joga no chao - he plays close to the ground
    e bom, e bom - he is good, he is good
    Bate palma pra ele [The chorus]
    10:37 Nem Tudo Que Reluz e Ouro - the words below
    Nem tudo que reluz e ouro - not everything that shines is gold
    Nem tudo que balança cai - not everything that stumbles will fall
    [The chorus responds]
    Nem tudo que reluz e ouro!
    Nem tudo que balança cai!
    12:07 Step Out of Comfort Zone
    12:16 The second part of the song
    Cai, cai, cai, cai - Fall, fall, fall, fall
    Capoeira balança mas não cai - Capoeira stumbles but does not fall
    Malê balança mas nao cai - Malê stumbles but she does not fall
    Tudo balança mas nao cai - Everything stumbles but does not always fall
    13:14 We All Stumble, We Are Not Perfect
    14:25 Practice Falling and Make Plans
    15:09 Uma Volta Só - Third Capoeira Song we will learn today - the words below
    15:21 Uma volta só - give it one more try
    16:06 Let Go Of Being Nervous
    16:37 O IáIá - Phrase of familiarity
    16:52 Mando da - tell them
    O IáIá mando da - Tell them to
    [The chorus]
    Uma volta só - Give it another try!
    17:13 We will Stumble but we should continue to try
    18:01 Next Episode
    The Entire Song - O IáIá mando da
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    "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela
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    20 min
  • Should you Choose Tumbling/Gymnastics or Capoeira?
    What is gymnastics/tumbling?00:55
    What is Capoeira? 01:20
    Why would someone choose to play Capoeira?02:31
    What if you cant do all the acrobatic movements in Capoeira?3:00
    How to Get Started in Capoeira3:39
    Is Capoeira safe?04:31
    Capoeira Song - Parana e07:37
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    16 min
  • What Does a Berimbau Sound Like?
    What does a berimbau sound like?In this episode we discuss the berimbau in capoeira.
    We will talk about the berimbau pronunciation.
    Provide details about what is a berimbau made of?
    We will tell you how to play the berimbau. In portuguese you would say, tocando o berimbau.
    Finally, we cover what does a berimbau sound like?
    If you already own a berimbau, have it ready when you listen to this episode and see if you can play along.
    If you do not own a berimbau just yet, no worries, this episode will tell you everything you need to know in order to play.
    If you would like to know the important toques of the berimbau, you can find that information in this episode.
    How to Play the Berimbau:
    https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-capoeira-digest/e/69314385 (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-capoeira-digest/e/69314385)
    The episode How to Play the Berimbau covers three toques you need to know in Capoiera Angola.
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    14 min
  • What is a Roda in Capoeira?
    Learn about one of the most important parts of Capoeira, the roda. The word roda is pronounced Ho - duh. Everyone who plays Capoeira will eventually participate in the roda.
    We will discuss three different types of episode today. Prepare yourself for the roda by listening to this episode.
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    14 min
  • How Do You Play Capoeira?
    How Do You Play Capoeira?
    When you first start to play Capoeira it can be difficult to put those movements together.
    How Do You Learn to Play Capoeira?
    In this episode we give specific tips to help you turn those movements into a beautiful Capoeira game.
    14 min
  • Mestre Nô
    Mestre No Is The Founder Of Capoeira Angola Palmares.
    This Group Is An International Capoeira Organization That Began In Salvador, Bahia In Brasil. But how did the group grow from Bahia to it’s status around the world?
    In this episode we will explore the explosion of the Grupo Capoeira Angola Palmares.
    Podcast Links
    Nego Bom de Pulo – Mestre Nô e a Capoeira da Ilha (Documentário Completo)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWlRAkg5no (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWlRAkg5no)
    Mestre Nô - Notório Saber da UFSC
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKbPHAhzteY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKbPHAhzteY)
    Agua Ta Clara
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT7AxGtekHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT7AxGtekHM)
    Entrevista com Mestre No (Russia, 2013)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n112-O-xmY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n112-O-xmY)
    16 min
  • How to Play the Berimbau
    How to Play the Berimbau, Three Berimbau Toques that You Need to Know, The Capoeira Digest is a podcast for people who play Capoeira and those who are interested in Capoeira as well.
    Capoeira Is A Dance,
    you may also call it a martial art because it was created by slaves to gain their freedom from slavery in Brazil.
    There is music that is played during a Capoeira game. The music is played by people who play Capoeira. They take turns playing instruments and playing in the roda.
    The Berimbau
    is the main instrument used in Capoeira. While there are several instruments played this is the one we will discuss today.
    Be sure to tell your friends about this Capoeira podcast. Episodes are released the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episode. Axe!
    10 min

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In our show we will discuss Capoeira movements, music, Mestres, history and life. The first episode we revisit our field trip to the Academy of Mestre Joao Grande, joaogrande.org. Feel free to write…