Thank you Marcus! In making this film I was able to meet so many incredible and inspiring people. I am sure your capoeira journey will lead you to many as well. Axé!

The name of the song that plays during the credits is Mandingueiro, and it is performed by Mestre Deraldo. Here is another KZfaq link to it: Mestre Deraldo - (01) Mandingueiro Enjoy!

Laura Santos I have study this subject thoroughly. And their are MUCH older forms of Capoeira in Africa. Both in East and West African cultures and that's not arrogance that's fact

I suggest you research the ancient fighting techniques of Angola, Dambe, and Nigeria. West African countries that have forms, moves, rhythms, etc identical to Capoeira. And they are much much older. The Africans knew this before coming here but fists don't beat guns. And it's not me being pretenscious when a similar style to that of Capoeira was seen in the southern slave states in North America. This is something I've been studying for a long time. If you have like you say you had as well you'd know this. I too originally and mistakenly thought it was a Brazilian martial arts. Many Africans I've talked to in the past and through further research quickly disabused me of that notion. If this was simply a Brazilian Maria arts then why are the moves a direct carbon copy of their predecessors down to the instruments? As to your stating about the influences of the indigenous people, we'll that happens when a culture exchange occurs. The moroons, from my research, often interacted and taught the natives this form of combat which led ot to being outlawed in the first place.its not surprising to me that one would find later on in its evolution the integration of native indigenous words. What's interesting and arrogant on your part which, in my eyes, invalidates your argument is you assuming what I do or do not know. I never pretended or assume to know or infer what your knowledge is on this subject. You took a stance and I disagreed with it. However from our conversation I'm inclined to believe it's possible you don't know as much as you believe you do. When I first began looking into this it was for a school assignment and I first did a thorough job researching the country of Brazil on Capoeira. And the historical records I had found back then that had spoke of this claimed that slaves originally taught this form of martial arts to the indigenous people when they worked together to rebel against their colonizers. Through that relation and interaction a fusion did take place on the words and the cultural exchange between the 2. That is the Capoeira you have today;however, the cultural infusion didn't extend to the forms of the martial arts that's still the same. To negate the aspect of the history of Capoeira which you love so dearly does it a disservice. I'm not denying the integration to dome extent, but my point is its roots. And to my main point and yours of cultural heritage, we'll that's exactly why it started. The Africans used this dance form of fighting to remind them of where they came from to keep their culture alive. Which by that alone tells you they knew it when they came to SA continent

There are many things influenced and created by blacks. I didnt day later in there wasnt other contributions. Prime example same duwap, rock, and blues created by blacks. Deviatuon of rock is heavy metal, jazz to rhythm and blues and pop, duwap to the disco. Those forms have other deviations by other groups. It doesnt change what theboriginal roots were. Same to you Laura, if you are humble check more sources. I've never denied the integration I'm saying what it is at its roots. That does not change. That's a fact.

After reading your post do realize you're inferring your own stereotypes and limitations. I never tried or implied to separate anyone by color or to put one ethnic group above another. That's not what I said, intended, nor implied. Those are your own assumptions and biases. Again I never denied that Africans, black, and those in diaspora have not been influenced by the surrounding cultures. I agreed with you that there was a fusion of the cultures. My point was that the martial arts stands and forms of Capoeira are exact carbon copies of their predecessors in Africa. I was able to in my research look up sketched of Capoeira and those in Africa. Identical. It's not making a false claim, being divisive, or a segregationist. It's giving credit where it's due. Yes Africans in diaspora have made up new cultures again I never denied that. The US is a prime example of that. Yes every country has had its problems with racism to act as if Brazil has never separated those by one's ethnicity is to forget the history of the country you live in which had one of the worst slave cultures in history. Also according to quite a fee of my friends some that are Afro Brazilian and Afro Latin have both confirmed that Brazil still very much has a racist society. Also another factor from the research I did with Brazilian authors pertaining to this subject after translation seemed to down play the role of the contributions by the African slaves in reference to capoeira. The history of the colonizers regardless of it being in North or South America or the Caribbean islands have been written in the view point of those that have dominated. That's still an ongoing trend. I have nothing but love for all my people US born or otherwise. Like you I am a black woman. I have African roots from slavery directly descended on both my mother and father's side of the family and Close ties to Africa considering that my mother's father is an Ethiopian immigrant. I have never denied that anyone especially during the times of colonization isn't mixed. Again you're inferring a lot into this conversation that I neither mentioned nor implied. I hope the next time you speak to someone like me talk to the person with an open mind. I have no problem doing research again looking into what you suggested. You though seem to have a lot of preconceived notions about me and folks like me from where I'm at. Next time take the time to leave your judgement out of the conversation and let's just have a nice debate even if there are differences of opinions

Marcus, the song that Mestre Loka sings towards the end of the video is an original piece that he wrote. I'm not sure if it has been recorded other than on this film. I would recommend reaching out to him directly on Facebook to see if it is available anywhere else. All the best!

senegal africa is the angola style , and regional style is from brazil

nope. there are no roots founded in africa. capoeira was made by african slaves, yes, but in Brazil.

Capoeira was totally Created in brazil when Africans, Brazilian indians and Portuguese mixed up in Brazil. all those cultures has a lot of influence for creation of any style of capoeira but Capoeira is not african. capoeira is Brazilian. educate yourself before reproducing thing that you problably hear on internet

yes created in brazil both styles but the angola one is more african correct? im not in high school and i phrased my comment wrong i meant the african's invented the angola side .. i have been studying capoeira for four years now and yes you are correct and probally have more knowledge then me from studying the style long and hard .. but do not assume i know nothing camarada :)

Are you crazy? The slaves came from African, but this Martial Art was been created here.