If you thought that Brazilian dance and music was only limited to the Samba, it's time to think again. Like India, this South American nation also has a variety of dance and music forms, that will be showcased by the Kabula troupe at YB Chavan Auditorium, Nariman Point on January 29. CS spoke to Capoeira master Carlo Alexandre Teixeira Da Silva, the man behind Kabula about the show:

Bravo Brazil
There is a lot more to Brazil than just the Samba and the Carnival. In our show, we will be presenting Samba, Macumba, Capoeira and Jongo. I am an exponent of Capoeira, which is a form of dance and martial arts. I grew up in a favela in Rio De Janeiro, where this form was practised by the community.



This art form was brought to Brazil by the African slaves from Congo, Angola and Gulf of Guinea. Berimbaus, percussion instruments accompany the Capoeira. It is a very powerful form of dance that reflects the spirit of the community and the dignity and identity of the common Brazilian. In the olden days, Capoeira was banned by the law makers, but today, it's one of the highlights of the country.u00a0

Hear the folks
My fellow performers Pedro Lima, Delcio Teobaldo and Danielly Monteiro will provide most of the music for the show.u00a0 Pedro is a percussionist, who works on Samba and Candomble rhythms, both of which have their origins in Africa. In fact, both Brazil and India have a strong folk music tradition.

I saw it in places like Rajasthan and Goa, where the local music was fantastic. We are placing Samba music for the Lavani dance as a part of our show, and the results have been great. The beats are quite similar.u00a0

Yeh hai Mumbaiu00a0
India is an amazing country. We had a lovely time in Goa with some great weather and even better seafood. Mumbai also is an interesting city. Indians and Brazilians share a common passion for dance and music which is very encouraging for us. We hope to return soon!