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Capoeira and Afro-Brazil Show

Since 1999 Capoeira Zoador has been conducting Professional Brazilian Cultural shows, workshops, and classes throughout Asia.

The Capoeira and Afro-Brazil Show is a Tokyo based professional performance team whose members are gifted artists who have dedicated their lives to Brazilian culture, music, and dance. Our performances offer international Brazilian shows that include Capoeira, Maculele, Orixa-Dance, Puxada de Rede, Percussion, Danca-Afro, and Samba to suit various events such as:

  • International organizations events and conferences
  • Educational exchange (workshops and lectures)
  • Community Festival
  • Concerts
  • Hotel dinner shows
  • Company events (Retreats and Company parties)
  • Club events
  • Promotional events
  • Weddings
  • Cocktail Parties

We look forward to bringing the beauty of Brazilian Culture to you.

Artists

Sucuri Kalani Linguica Francis Silva Kalani Silvio Anastacio Paulo Gomes Gustavo Anacleto Da Silva

Sucuri (Arturo H.Urena)

Originally from San Diego, California Sucuri came to Tokyo in the summer of 1999. With over 18 years of professional performance experience in Brazilian music and dance, he brings humor and skill to every performance. He has performed at over 150 elementary, junior high, and high schools in Japan promoting Afro-Brazilian culture.

Kalani Ho'opai

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he is considered the first pioneer of Afro-Brazilian dance in Japan. With over 14 years of professional performance experience, he combines his amazing acrobatic ability with traditional dance to bring a special magic to each show.

Linguica (Takeshi Ishikawa)

With over 12 years experience in for Brazilian music and dance, he is one of the most accomplished Berimbau players in Japan. His unique music and dance skills show all the strength and power of Brazil.

Gustavo Anacleto

Easily one of the most gifted and talented Brazilian musicians to come to Japan in the last 10 years, his magical saxophone and flute will add the perfect mood to any event.

Francis Silva

Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, he is a master percussionist, singer, and song writer. In Japan he is known as the Father of Brazilian music and one of it's earliest pioneers. He frequently travels all over Asia to perform and conduct Brazilian Percussion workshops.

Silvio Anastacio

Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, he is a gifted guitarist and singer/song writer who has combined his own regional roots of Minas Gerais to give a unique style and flavor to his music. He has composed music and performed in various commercials for SONY, KIRIN Beer, and Coca Cola.

Paulo Gomes

Originally from Minas Gerais, Brazil, he is considered the top Brazilian Pianist in Japan. He is trained in classical piano and composes and records music for commercials in Japan. In 1992 he was part of the Lisa Ono World Tour.

Gustavo Anacleto Da Silva

Originally from Pernambuco, Brazil, he is a classically trained musician who has performed all over the world and with many famous Brazilian Artists. His unique style gives his sax and flute a special groove that can be felt by the audience.

Show Packages

Bahia Beach

3-4 Dancers

*Samba Costumes
*Capoeira Costumes
*Two Short Sets or one 20 minute show

Sao Paulo Swing

6 Dancers and 2 Musicians

*Dancers two costume changes
*two 30 minute Sets or 1 hour show
*Optional Mini Dance Class

Rio Carnival

8 Dancers and 5 Musicians

*Several Dance Scenes and Costume Changes
*Live Samba Percussion
*Optional Mini Dance Class

Puxada de Rede

Puxada de Rede is a folkloric performance that is based on a Brazilian legend. The story is about a fisherman that goes out to fish on his small fishing boat called, a jangada. Before going out to sea his wife had a premonition that something terrible was going to happen. While he was out to sea his wife waited on the beach for the fishermen to return. At 5:00 a.m. her husband’s friends returned exhausted and downtrodden. They told her how her husband had fallen off his boat and been caught up in the net. Upon the return they presented her with her husband’s body and the sadness of her loss.

Maculele

The Maculele dance is based on the history of a small village in Africa. One day when all of the warriors of that village went out to hunt, their tribe was attacked. The few warriors that were left defended and drove off the attackers. Today the Maculele dance is performed as homage to this great act of courage. The Maculele dance is performed with sticks and long knives, and is an amazing and dynamic acrobatic show.

Danca-Afro

Danca-Afro is a beautiful and aesthetic mixture of various dance elements from Africa and Brazil. This graceful manifestation of Brazilian culture is internationally performed and cherished by all who see it.

Samba Dance

Samba which originated in Brazil is now internationally performed and enjoyed. Originally it carried with it African religious connotations. Today it is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Our energetic dance style combines various scenes that will make you feel as though you have been magically transported to Brazil’s Carnival.

Capoeira

This deadly martial art was outlawed in Brazil until the 1930’s. The sheer force of its cultural presence intimidated and terrified the social structure for centuries. Today Capoeira combines dance, acrobatics, playfulness, martial arts, but most of all grace, flexibility, and balance to deliver a climactic image of Brazil’s history.

Orixa Dance

When the Africans were brought to Brazil they carried with them their religious practices. In Brazil as in other parts of Latin America these traditions included African gods. They are called, Orixas, and they each came to Brazil with their distinct characters and dress.

Percussion

Captivating and powerful are just a few words to describe our musical performance. Heavy drum beats with soulful singing that penetrates every corner of your soul. We welcome you to our world, where music isn’t a hobby but a way of life.

DJ and VJ

Our top quality multi media presentations combine images of Brazil and culture that will leave a deep and lasting appreciation for the magic of Brazil.

To Order Shows

If you would like to order one of our show packages, or prefer a custom tailored show, we can meet your needs. Contact us and we can give you an estimate and some great ideas for your event!

After you contact us we can email or fax you Show request information.

If you have any questions, Please contact us!

TEL / FAX : 03-3778-0263
E-MAIL : info@capoeira.jp