Capoeira Live !

I was fortunate, to see a live demonstration of Capoeira on Impanema Beach. Capoeira, was originally started in Angola African, as a way of fighting tribal enemies. Once the slaves were brought to Brazil to work the plantations,the plantation owners banned them from practicing this skill in fear of retalliation. So the slaves disguised it as a dance.In Brazil, Capoeira, started in Salvador which is strongly influenced by the African Culture, through its music, dance, food and art!