Author: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Format: Import

Release Date: 03-01-2005

Details: Capoeira Angola, formerly a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in urban centers around the world, growing into a widely taught art form and philosophy. This call-and-response singing is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau and percussion instruments that express and control the performance of the Capoeira fightdance. The musicians and singers featured on these 39 tracks are among the finest modern performers of Capoeira Angola music. P"A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform." –Cultural Survival Quarterly PCapoeira Angola, a regional form of self-defense and dance of Brasil cuyas raíces se erigen sobre tradiciones africanas, ha alcanzado una gran popularidad en diversos centros urbanos alrededor del mundo, evolucionando en una form artistice y filosófica ampliamente cultivada. Los ritmos tocados en el berimbau y los instruments de percusión expressan y controlan la práctica de la Capoeira, al mismo tiempo que accompañan el diálogo cantado entre el solista y un grupo. The performers presented in estos 39 cortes lie between the most exposed faces of Capoiera Angola. P"Una buena introducción a esta forma artistica fuertemente apasionada y expresiva." –Cultural Survival Quarterly

UPC: 093074046524

EAN: 0093074046524

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood