Another photo of this group in my portfolio! Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance. Berimbaus (= the long single-string percussion instruments, called Viola, Media, Gunga , according to the size of the cabaça > see below) and drums are used for their music. Two capoeiristas perform typical acrobatic movements, surrounded by musicians. This circle is called Roda; location: Tempe. The berimbau consists of a wooden bow (verga), about 4 to 5 feet long (1.2 to 1.5 m), with a steel string (arame) tightly strung and secured from one end of the verga to the other. A gourd (cabaça), dried, opened and hollowed-out, attached to the lower portion of the verga by a loop of tough string, acts as a resonator. (wikipedia)
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