Author: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Format: Import

Release Date: 03-01-2005

Details: Capoeira Angola, formerly a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in urban centers around the world, growing into a widely taught art form and philosophy. This call-and-response singing is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau and percussion instruments that express and control the performance of the Capoeira fightdance. The musicians and singers featured on these 39 tracks are among the finest modern performers of Capoeira Angola music. P"A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform." –Cultural Survival Quarterly PCapoeira Angola, a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance with roots in African traditions, has become popular in urban centers around the world, evolving into a widely practiced art form and philosophy. The rhythms played on the berimbau and percussion instruments express and control the practice of Capoeira, while accompanying the call-and-response singing. The performers featured on these 39 tracks are among the finest exponents of Capoeira Angola. P"A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform." –Cultural Survival Quarterly

UPC: 093074046524

EAN: 0093074046524

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood