Grupo de Capoeira Angola Pelourinho - Capoeira Angola from Salvador, Brazil

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 fight/dance. The musicians and singers featured on these 39 tracks are among the finest modern performers of Capoeira Angola music. A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform. �Cultural Survival Quarterly