Ethnography of Capoeira

Capoeira - the Afro-Brazilian martial dance captivates and enchants: pulsating rhythm, hypnotic singing, and players who let their bodies speak - beautiful, dangerous movements that flow into each other. Christian Köhler examines what lies behind it. What relationships do the players form through the psycho-physical Capoeira techniques? What role does the human longing for happiness play? How does the trance-like magic of the moment create a ritual that can turn everything for the better?

Book cover of the publication Köhler, Christian 2015 Capoeira - Body, Flow, and Narrative in the Afro-Brazilian Martial Dance 
Author  : Christian Köhler
Year    : 2015
Title   : »Capoeira — Body, Flow, and Narrative in the Afro-Brazilian Martial Dance«
Publisher: Tectum/Nomos
Pages   : 219 p.
»In Capoeira, there is a longing. Through the emphasis on physicality and speciaThe physical practice can experience a flow within it. The search for the self and its expression, which Capoeira offers, is a process of awareness that resembles the Enlightenment thought. However, this process has its own method. Here, not only is the mind primarily educated in the insight into autonomy, but emotional understanding is also created that can change moods and attitudes. ( , S. 193 (). Capoeira. Körper, Flow Und Erzählung Im Afro-Brasilianischen Kampftanz. Tectum. )

Reviews

The German-language paperback “Capoeira: Body, Flow, and Narrative in the Afro-Brazilian Martial Dance” by Christian Köhler, published on March 25, 2015, delves deep into the world of Capoeira and explores the connection of body, flow, and narrative expression.

Christian Köhler, an expert in this field, not only provides insight into the physical aspects of Capoeira in his book but also highlights the narrative dimension of this Afro-Brazilian martial dance. It explores the movements and flow of the art while simultaneously highlighting the cultural significance and historical context.

This book is an enrichment for lovers of dance, martial arts, and culture alike. The publication provides a deep insight into the complexity of Capoeira and highlights the beauty that emerges when body, movement, and narrative merge in harmony. A must-read for anyone who wants to discover the deeper layers of Capoeira!

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Cited Literature

  • (). Capoeira. Körper, Flow Und Erzählung Im Afro-Brasilianischen Kampftanz. Tectum.