Capoeira Talk: Stories Beyond the Roda

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• Ep. 27 - Mestre Marcelo Finco • Capoeira Angola Athens 05.07.2026 1ч 17мин

  I had the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Mestre Marcelo Finco for an in-depth conversation.Based in Athens, Marcelo shares his journey through capoeira, reflects on the old days, discusses the Capoeira Generation movement, and explores many other fascinating topics from his decades of experience.I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this episode!
• Ep. 26 - Mestre Muito Tempo, Vol. II • Capoeira Batuque LA 28.06.2026 55мин

  Part two of a great chat with Mestre Muito Tempo from LA. He talks about what it’s like to travel a lot, and how he finds himself again along the way.
• Ep. 25 - Mestre Amen Santo • Capoeira Batuque LA 21.06.2026 20мин

  I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Mestre Amen Santo. In this conversation, he shares how he first discovered capoeira and reflects on how the film Only the Strong came to be.
• Ep. 24 - Mestre Recruta, Vol. II • UCA Hayward 06.05.2026 1ч 9мин

  A conversation with none other than Mestre Recruta from UCA Hayward. We sat down for a follow-up to reflect on where we stand today, both in life and in capoeira. Recruta speaks about his search for new teaching methodologies, with a special focus on the musical side of capoeira, and shares inspiring stories about his mestre, Mestre Acordeon.
• Ep. 23 - Mestre Amoleto • Grupo Internacional Mundo Capoeira 06.04.2026 37мин

  Mestre Amoleto is a capoeirista from Belgium of Turkish descent, with over 31 years of experience in capoeira. In this episode, he shares his journey in capoeira and offers insights into understanding Brazilian culture and the deeper roots of capoeira.
• Update: The Capoeira Talk 29.03.2026 7мин

  A little update about my absence here… I’ve been quite busy with other things lately and honestly didn’t realize the last episode was already over a year ago. Time really flies. But it’s time to get back to it, new conversations coming soon 👊🏾🔥
• Ep. 22 - Instrutor Ganga Zumba // Capoeira Brasil Virginia Beach 02.03.2025 59мин

  A nice chat with Ganga Zumba
• Ep. 21 - Mestre Urucungo de Mar // Capoeira Savana, LA 30.08.2024 58мин

  The latest episode of The Capoeira Talk with CM Macaco from Capoeira Savana
• Ep. 20 - Instrutor Caxixi // Grupo Capoeira Brasil Indianapolis 26.01.2024 1ч 14мин

  20th episode with Instr. Caxixi from The Capoeira Experience!
• Ep. 19 - Mestra Lisette // Capoeira Semente 15.12.2023 1ч 1мин

  A lovely chat with the first Dutch female capoeirista that became Mestra
• Ep. 18. - Contramestre James Berimbau // Angoleiros do Sertão 01.12.2023 1ч 22мин

  In this episode I have a great chat with James Berimbau, make sure to follow him on instagram @jberimbau
• Ep. 17 - Vitamina // Kahpu-Flow 27.10.2023 56мин

  A nice chat with a long time friend, Vitamina
• Ep. 16 - A Formatura Esta Feita 06.10.2023 29мин

  Just my thoughts about the formatura :)
• Ep. 15 - Formando Congo // Grupo Capoeira Brasil 22.09.2023 1ч 7мин

  In this episode I have a chat with my long time friend Contramestre Congo. We discuss how capoeira change us over the years, how to maintain yourself in the roda’s. You can follow him on instagram @congocapoeira
• Ep. 14 - Mestre Besouro Preto // UCA Tucson 08.09.2023 1ч 5мин

  Episode 14 with Mestre Besouro Preto! This was a fun talk to do
• Ep. 13 - Mestre Malandro // Filhos de Bimba 27.08.2023 1ч 10мин

  What is the difference between Banguela and Banguelinha? When do you perform the Cintura Desprezadas? In this episode Mestre Malandro from Filhos de Bimba Atlanta will explain all of that.
• Ep. 12 - Contramestra Joyce // CDO Birmingham 06.08.2023 1ч 1мин

  Welcome to another episode of The Capoeira Talk. A lovely conversation with CM Joyce about her work in capoeira in the UK and much more!
• Ep. 11 - Professor Folha Seca // Souliga Capoeira 25.07.2023 1ч 8мин

  Another episode of The Capoeira Talk, here I talk with Professor Folha Seca from Souliga Capoeira located on St. Maarten. DISCLAIMER: I forgot to mention that there are times during our talk that planes were flew over at Folhas residence. So the audio got cut of a bit
• Ep. 10 - Capoeira and Arthritis 12.07.2023 36мин

  In this solo episode I share my thoughts and experiences to play capoeira with limitations. I have arthritis in both my hips and I’m gonna tell what it does to me, how I have to adapt to play capoeira. If you have any tips or you can reach out to me by sending me an email or by instagram. brlendore@gmail.com IG: @profespirito / @gingadaalmacapoeira
• Ep. 09 - Mestre Itaborá // Grupo Capoeira Brasil 28.06.2023 1ч 8мин

  Had the chance to have a wonderful chat with Mestre Itabora from Oakland. His vision and philosophy in capoeira is beautiful. Be sure to check him out @itaboraarts