Description
This study explores the soundscapes of capoeira through an interdisciplinary lens that combines musicology and ethnomusicology with recording analysis. This research investigates how musical elements and cultural contexts shape capoeira’s unique sonic identity, situating it as a key expression of Afro-Brazilian heritage. A primary focus is the discographic analysis of works by prominent Brazilian musicians such as Baden Powell, Gilberto Gil, and Egberto Gismonti. These artists have drawn from capoeira’s rich traditions, integrating its rhythms, melodies, and cultural symbolism into their compositions. Using Kofi Agawu’s framework of musical semiotics, the research interprets the symbolic and communicative dimensions of capoeira’s sonic environment, revealing its layered meanings and cultural resonance. The study also emphasizes the characteristic soundscapes of capoeira, highlighting the central role of the berimbau and its intricate rhythms, and the rich textures of percussion. In addition, these sonic elements are examined alongside the broader cultural and historical contexts that inform the practice of capoeira, illuminating its role as a living tradition that blends music, movement, and social behavior. This interdisciplinary analysis underscores the importance of capoeira as both a musical phenomenon and a cultural practice, offering insights into its ability to convey identity, resistance, and community. By bridging discographic analysis and theoretical perspectives from musicology and ethnomusicology, this research highlights capoeira’s significance within Brazilian music and its global influence as a symbol of Afro-Brazilian culture.
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