Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
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.
Singing for Survival: Capoeira History
Apelidos: What's in a Name?
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Mike Pinto
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Episode 16
In this episode, we take a look at apelidos: what are they, where do they come from, and how should we use them going forward? This is inspired by and informed from a survey of 75 Capoeiristas polled through the Capoeira sub-reddit on their experience with apelidos.
I hope you enjoy and please send any comments and questions to mike.handslikefeet@gmail.com
Song is Capoeira Proibida by Mestre Coreba