Capoeira

Capoeira Songs

Songs pass on Capoeira history, values, and wisdom from generation to generation.

Ladainhas

Opening songs and narrative solos that tell stories, honor mestres, or speak about life.

Call-and-response songs performed during the game: a lead singer calls, and the group responds.

Four-line songs, often improvised, that comment on the game or share a message.

The songs are in Brazilian Portuguese. Learning the lyrics is part of the capoeira journey.