Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Pictures from a Roda in Lapa

On the first Saturday of the month, Grupo Capoeira Angola Aluande, under the direction of Contramestre Urubu, hosts a roda during a crafts and antique fair in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. These photos are from the April roda, that included capoeiristas from Grupo Aluande, FICA-Rio, Grupo Ypiranga, Mestre Marrom's group, FICA-DC and other groups.

It was a gorgeous day and a very fun roda with lots of good energy. If you are in Rio the first Saturday of the month make sure you don't miss the roda.

If you have photos that you would like to share with the international Capoeira Angola community, send them to the blog: ficadcarchives (at) gmail (dot) com.

Se O Vento Vir Mais Forte...

This ladainha appeared in the April 1999 issue of Canarinho, a newsletter that was put out by the FICA-Rio group. It was written by Contramestre Urubu of Grupo Aluande Capoeira Angola (then Treineu Urubu of FICA-Rio).

Iê…
Vou entrar numa igreja
Vou entrar numa igreja, colega velho
Vou fazer minha oração
Vou pedir benção ao padre
Nosso Senhor o meu perdão
Para ser bom angoleiro, oi iaiá
E não dá meu golpe em vão
Se o vento vir mais forte
Se o vento vir mais forte
Não poder me balançar
Mas também se eu cair, ai meu Deus
Pra aprender se leventar, camará

Nice!

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Rio de Janeiro: September Event Reminder

For all of you that are going to be in Rio in a few weeks, a reminder from Contramestre Urubu of Grupo Capoeira Angola Aluande about their event in Rio on September 20 & 21 with Mestres Cobra Mansa & Janja:

Dear friends:

I write to remind everyone that we are about a month away from our big celebration.
“Capoeira Angola and 120 Years of Abolition” is open for registration.

Take advantage of the discounted price that is good until September 5. It gives a 30% discount off the total price. You may call the numbers on the flyer to secure your spot.

The flyer is available on our website and very soon we will be fully functioning with news, photos, videos, discussion forums, interviews, downloads, and much more… for all admirers of this art.

AXE!!!!

Rio de Janeiro: September Workshops

Looks like a great event...

Capoeira Angola
120 Years of Abolition

Workshops with Mestres Cobra Mansa and Janja

Event Prices:
R$50,00 until September 5
R$70,00, from September 6 and on

To make a bank deposit, call:
Tels: 3356-2382 / 2595-0804
9705-4594 / 7841-9703
9486-3406 / 9306-9977

Schedule:

September 20
9 am - noon, workshops
Break
2:00 – 4:00 pm, workshops
4:00 6:00 pm, roundtable discussion with invited mestres
6:00 pm, roda

September 21
9 am - noon, workshops
Break
2:00 – 4:00 pm, workshops
4:00 pm, closing roda

Where: Rua Evaristo da Veiga, no. 95 – Lapa
ESDJ, Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial
For those who do not participate in the workshops but would like to play in the roda, there will be a R$25,00 charge.

Thanks to Contramestre Urubu for the flyer.

CM Urubu Hosts Encounter in RJ

CM Urubu in Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the "First National Capoeira Angola Encounter" from June 22 to 24 in RJ with the presence of a bunch of mestres from RJ and CM Boca do Rio from Bahia (Grupo Zimba).

Friday
7-9 pm, Workshop with CM Boca do Rio

Saturday
9:00 am, Workshop with M Baba
11:00 am, Workshop with M Zequinha
1:00 pm, Lunch Break
2:00 pm, Roundtable Discussion
3:30 pm, Roda (for workshop participants only)
7:00 pm, Fruits table

Sunday
10:00 am, Workshop with M Bigo
12:00 pm, Lunch Break
1:00 pm, Chat with the Mestres
2:00 pm, Roda (open to the public)

Here are the details:
What: First National Capoeira Angola Encounter
When: June 22-24
Where: Casa Paschoal Carlos Magno e Teatro Duse em Santa Teresa na Rua Hermenegildo de Barros N° 161 Próximo a estação do Curvelo.
Price: R$50 (or R$20 for each class), + R$20 for June 22 workshop with CM Boca do Rio

For more information, call: (21) 3356-2382 / 9361-6370 / 2224-1163