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A performance on Plaza Vieja, Havana, of Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art developed by slaves and former slaves bought from Africa, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. It was developed in Brazil mainly by West Africans, beginning in the 16th century. It is known for quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques. The single-string percussion instrument, a musical bow called Berimbau in Brazil, is also common in southern Africa. A young woman performs as well and the speed increases considerably towards the end.

Video by Ludo Kuipers, Sat Feb 20, 2016
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