Capoeira - Uniting youths with movement
Its coordinator, Dennis Eckart, is German; its members are principally Brazilians. And, there are some Jamaicans in the mix. Such is the eclectic composition of Grupo Cativeiro Capoeira, a martial arts/dance troupe right here in Jamaica. The Capoeira comprises traditional....
The history of Capoeira
Capoeira has its roots in Central and West African cultures that were brought to Brazil through the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.There are diverse theories about the origins of the art form. One of the most popular was introduced by çlbano Neves e Sousa in 1965. This theory...
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