Capoeira Talk: Stories Beyond the Roda

Epizode

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  Ep. 30 - Mestre Paulão Ceará • Capoeira Brasil 06.09.2026 56min

  In this episode, I sit down with Mestre Paulão Ceará from Grupo Capoeira Brasil, who is currently living in Budapest.We talk about his first introduction to Capoeira in the 1970s, his journey throughout the years, and how Capoeira opened the door to so many opportunities in his life.It was truly special to reconnect with MPC and have this conversation. A great, inspiring and honest talk about Capoeira, life and everything in between.Enjoy the episode! 🎙️
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  Message 03.09.2026 5min

  You can contact me by sending me a mail [email protected]
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  Ep. 29 - Mestra Pimenta • Arte Pura Capoeira Hungary 31.08.2026 1h 43min

  In this episode, I sit down with Mestra Pimenta from Arte Pura, who is currently living and teaching in Hungary and recently received her Mestra corda.We talk about her caminhada and trajetória in Capoeira, her personal experiences, and the culture behind this beautiful art.It was a deep, honest and inspiring conversation — but above all, a lot of fun.A beautiful conversation with a beautiful person
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  Ep. 28 - Professora Nayla • Capoeira Batuque LA 16.07.2026 1h

  I had the pleasure of sitting down with Professora Nayla from Capoeira Batuque LA. Nayla runs the headquarters of Batuque and shares her journey in capoeira, her passion for the art, and the importance of building a strong team. She also talks about how her path into capoeira was quite different from most when she first started, and she opens up about her vision and goals for the future of capoeira.
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  Ep. 27 - Mestre Marcelo Finco • Capoeira Angola Athens 05.07.2026 1h 17min

  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!
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  Ep. 26 - Mestre Muito Tempo, Vol. II • Capoeira Batuque LA 28.06.2026 55min

  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.
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  Ep. 25 - Mestre Amen Santo • Capoeira Batuque LA 21.06.2026 20min

  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.
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  Ep. 24 - Mestre Recruta, Vol. II • UCA Hayward 06.05.2026 1h 9min

  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.
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  Ep. 23 - Mestre Amoleto • Grupo Internacional Mundo Capoeira 06.04.2026 37min

  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.
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  Update: The Capoeira Talk 29.03.2026 7min

  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 👊🏾🔥
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  Ep. 22 - Instrutor Ganga Zumba // Capoeira Brasil Virginia Beach 02.03.2025 59min

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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
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  Ep. 14 - Mestre Besouro Preto // UCA Tucson 08.09.2023 1h 5min

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

  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.