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Mestre Zumbi & Grupo Senzala de Capoeira - Maculelê - Raíces Roots Music Concert Series 2018
Maculelê is an Afro-Brazilian art form that is part of the practice of capoeira. Maculelê can be practiced with either machetes or sticks, which when struck together become a part of the rhythm and music.
Raíces Roots Music Concert Series…
Raíces Roots Music Concert Series…
Fighting with Machetes
Ryan Wilson of Capoeira Senzala performs the Afro-Brazilian Maculelê with machetes.
Sapulha Senzala
Sapulha Senzala of Capoeira Senzala playing pandeiro during the Maculelê segment of the group’s performance in the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series in July 2018.
Playing with Machetes
Maculelê can be played with sticks or machetes. These experienced dancers salute the drum before playing.
Tags: Afro-Brazilian, Brazil, Capoeira, Chadwick Antonio Rawlings, cultural arts, dance, Deborah Wang, folkloric, Highland Park, Jean Vieux, machete, Mestre Zumbi & Grupo Senzala de Capoeira, music, NJ, NJ Arts, performing arts, Raíces Roots Music Concert Series, Randy Chapa Braithwaite, Ryan Wilson, Sapulha Senzala, Sarah Pedrita Town
Maculelê
Maculelê is an Afro-Brazilian art form that is part of the practice of capoeira. Maculelê can be practiced with either machetes or sticks, which when struck together become a part of the rhythm and music.