A Brazilian group blending traditional capoeira songs with samba and reggae since 1985.
For a sense of their sound, try 'Capoeira Abadá' or 'A Capoeira e o Cantador.' Both have that mix of drive and melody they do so well.
Abadá Capoeira's music carries the rhythms and social themes of capoeira beyond the roda. Songs like 'Capoeira Abadá' and 'Hoje Tem Capoeira' mix energetic berimbau lines with soulful vocals, pulling from Brazilian styles to keep the tradition alive. Their work has helped bring this sound to international ears, even as it sparked debate among capoeira traditionalists.
The group formed in Salvador in 1985, with early members like Mestre Lua Rasta on vocals and Mestre Pé de Bode on berimbau. They released albums such as 'Hoje Tem Capoeira' in 1997 and 'Raízes' in 2018, steadily building a catalog that touches on cultural preservation and social issues.
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