angola
Angola is the traditional form of Capoeira, closely resembling the game played by Brazil’s slaves. Played slowly and low to the ground Capoeira Angola is a clever game, full of mischief and trickery.
Rhythms most used in Angola Games:
-Angola
Ladainha
In Capoeira Angola the Master formally begins the roda by singing a ladainha, a traditional solo song containing some of the most profound Capoeira philosophy. Although there are sets of traditional ladainhas, the master may elect to sing, it is also acceptable to improvise one on the spot, a practice which is hardly seen today. The ladainha is also sung before the most important bouts.
There is no game during the ladainha. The permission for the two Capoeiristas at the foot of the berimbau to play, depends on the Master who can send them into the game during the Chula, Master Bimba taught his students that this is the proper time to enter the ring, with the call…
“IE! Vamos embora camara!” (Hey! Let’s go, brother)
For the angoleiros, the permission to enter the ring, is only after the Chula or at the beginning of the corridos.
Chula (or Canto De Entrada)
It is a call and response that always follow the ladainha. The chorus simply echoes what the soloist sings. It is a kind of invocation, a prayer, since among the calls is lines praising God, one’s master, the Capoeira game and so forth.
-Sao Bento Pequeno De Angola & Sao Bento Grande De Angola
Quadras
Used in Angola, to precede the game, until the game stops for another ladainha. The quadras are sung in four verses, in rhyme form.
Corridos
Also used in Angola games, in the same way as Quadras. A series of call and response chants.
capoeira regional
Capoeira Regional is the most commonly seen form of Capoeira. Created by Mestre Bimba, Regional is a combination of Capoeira Angola and Batuque (an old form of fighting his father was highly skilled in). Incorporating takedowns, acrobatic flips and strong kicks, Capoeira Regional is a fast and exciting style of Capoeira.
Rhythms most used in Regional Games
-Sao Bento Grande Da Regional or Regional De Bimba
(Sample song）
-Banguela
(Sample song）
Quadras
Identify the “Capoeira Regional” and were used a lot by Mestre Bimba. They are sung in the faster rhythm of Sao Bento Grande da Regional or Regional de Bimba and Banguela.
The Quadras are sung in four verses, in rhyme form. They always end with a salute.( Chula )
Corridos
A series of call and respond chants. One or two verse songs sung in the same solo and repeat fashion as in Quadras.
Corridos are also part of the music in Capoeira Regional. The chants that involve all the voices in the roda are a big contribution for the rhythm, they send the players messages of: peace of mind, to be aware, love, homesickness, the past, the present, gratitude, respect, etc.
-Iuna
(Sample song）
Iuna is a game of acrobatic movements without contact or takedowns. It is a rhythm played in Capoeira Regional without singing or clapping. Developed by Mestre Bimba, the name is after a Brazilian Bird and the games are for the “graduados” (Blue/red belts and upwards). Also, the Iuna rhythm is played when a Master passed away.