Capoeira: A Brazilian Art Form, History, Philosophy and Practice
by Bira Almeida
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Cerrillos, New Mexico, United States
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About This Item
North Atlantic Books, 1986. Soft cover. Good. GD Cover is worn along the edges.Illustrated line drawings and photos in black and white. seller Inventory #295289
Synopsis
Bira Almeida was born in Salvador, Brazil, in 1943. As Mestre Acordeon, he is on of ten mestres certified by Mestre Bimba, Patron of Capoeira. A playwright, songwriter, vocalist, and musician, as well as a teacher of capoeira, Bira Almeida created the Grupo Folclorico de Politecnica which toured Europe. Almeida is founder and first president of the World Capoeira Association.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Maya Jones Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 295289
- Title
- Capoeira: A Brazilian Art Form, History, Philosophy and Practice
- Author
- Bira Almeida
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books
- Date Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 181
- Keywords
- Martial Arts, Brazil, South America, Philosophy
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Maya Jones Books
Biblio member since 2004
Cerrillos, New Mexico
About Maya Jones Books
Based in the Ortiz Mountains near the old mining towns of Madrid and Cerrillos New Mexico, we feature general stock with a specialty in Latin American art, history and archaeology. From early September until the end of July, please visit us at the El Museo Cultural Market in the Santa Fe Railyard District.
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