Capoeira Talk: Stories Beyond the Roda

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In this podcast, I talk with experienced capoeiristas (capoeira practitioners). We explore what capoeira means to them and their perspectives on this beautiful Afro-Brazilian martial art. Would you like to be on the show? Send me a request at brlendore@gmail.com, or reach out via Instagram: @gingadaalmacapoeira

  1. Ep. 27 - Mestre Marcelo Finco • Capoeira Angola Athens

    Jul 5

    Ep. 27 - Mestre Marcelo Finco • Capoeira Angola Athens

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Mestre Marcelo Finco for an in-depth conversation. Based in Athens, Marcelo shares his journey through capoeira, reflects on the old days, discusses the Capoeira Generation movement, and explores many other fascinating topics from his decades of experience. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this episode!

    1h 18m
  2. Ep. 26 - Mestre Muito Tempo, Vol. II • Capoeira Batuque LA

    Jun 28

    Ep. 26 - Mestre Muito Tempo, Vol. II • Capoeira Batuque LA

    Part two of a great chat with Mestre Muito Tempo from LA. He talks about what it’s like to travel a lot, and how he finds himself again along the way.

    56 min
  3. Ep. 25 - Mestre Amen Santo • Capoeira Batuque LA

    Jun 21

    Ep. 25 - Mestre Amen Santo • Capoeira Batuque LA

    I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Mestre Amen Santo. In this conversation, he shares how he first discovered capoeira and reflects on how the film Only the Strong came to be.

    21 min
  4. Ep. 24 - Mestre Recruta, Vol. II • UCA Hayward

    May 6

    Ep. 24 - Mestre Recruta, Vol. II • UCA Hayward

    A conversation with none other than Mestre Recruta from UCA Hayward. We sat down for a follow-up to reflect on where we stand today, both in life and in capoeira. Recruta speaks about his search for new teaching methodologies, with a special focus on the musical side of capoeira, and shares inspiring stories about his mestre, Mestre Acordeon.

    1h 9m
  5. Ep. 23 - Mestre Amoleto • Grupo Internacional Mundo Capoeira

    Apr 6

    Ep. 23 - Mestre Amoleto • Grupo Internacional Mundo Capoeira

    Mestre Amoleto is a capoeirista from Belgium of Turkish descent, with over 31 years of experience in capoeira. In this episode, he shares his journey in capoeira and offers insights into understanding Brazilian culture and the deeper roots of capoeira.

    38 min
  6. Update: The Capoeira Talk

    Mar 29

    Update: The Capoeira Talk

    A little update about my absence here… I’ve been quite busy with other things lately and honestly didn’t realize the last episode was already over a year ago. Time really flies. But it’s time to get back to it, new conversations coming soon 👊🏾🔥

    7 min
  7. Ep. 22 - Instrutor Ganga Zumba // Capoeira Brasil Virginia Beach

    03/02/2025

    Ep. 22 - Instrutor Ganga Zumba // Capoeira Brasil Virginia Beach

    A nice chat with Ganga Zumba

    1 hr
  8. Ep. 21 - Mestre Urucungo de Mar // Capoeira Savana, LA

    08/30/2024

    Ep. 21 - Mestre Urucungo de Mar // Capoeira Savana, LA

    The latest episode of The Capoeira Talk with CM Macaco from Capoeira Savana

    59 min
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In this podcast, I talk with experienced capoeiristas (capoeira practitioners). We explore what capoeira means to them and their perspectives on this beautiful Afro-Brazilian martial art. Would you like to be on the show? Send me a request at brlendore@gmail.com, or reach out via Instagram: @gingadaalmacapoeira

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