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Singing for Survival: Capoeira History

Singing for Survival: Capoeira History

By: Mike Pinto
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 This podcast is dedicated to educating people on the history of the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. Each episode will focus on either an important historical figure or Capoeira song, and will examine what we can learn about the past and future of Capoeira from those stories.© 2026 Singing for Survival: Capoeira History World
Episodes
  • African Origins and New Arts in the Diaspora

    African Origins and New Arts in the Diaspora
    Mar 23 2026

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    In this episode, we talk about the African roots of Capoeira. This is something we have touched upon in several episodes, but I wanted to take some time and talk about what we really mean when we say that. I think the best place to find clues is in other places in the African diaspora and here we will spend some time exploring those arts, and what their commonalities can teach us about their origins!
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    32 mins
  • Capoeira History Timeline

    Capoeira History Timeline
    Oct 27 2025

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    In this episode, we take a much broader look at Capoeira history from the beginnings of the Transatlantic Slave Trade up until the modern era. This will hopefully give you a better sense of how the previous episodes fit within the broader context of the longer history!
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    32 mins
  • What is Syncretism?

    What is Syncretism?
    Aug 4 2025

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    In this episode, I dig into the topic of syncretism: what is it, how does it manifest in the Americas, and why do we as Capoeiristas care about it? I'll talk about a few brief examples in both the United Status and in Central America before looking at the most relevant example to Capoeiristas: Candomble.

    If you have any questions or think I got anything wrong, don't hesitate to reach out at mike.handslikefeet@gmail.com
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    40 mins
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Essential podcast for exploring different aspects of Capoeria history and philosophy, and Brazil as a whole. I feel even people who don't play Capoeira would find this interesting. Host has done his research respectfully and he's engaging to listen to. I appreciate the work that's gone into this production

A Thorough and Fascinating look at Capoeira

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