" Music is an essential part of Capoeira tradition. Combining singing with percussion, Capoeira music provides energy and rhythm to the game. Stories and tales are told through songs sung in Portuguese, which convey Brazilian history and the history of Capoeira. "

" The songs are often sad, funny, ironic, wise and instructive involving all the participants in the Roda with an enchanting and involving rhythm. "

Mestre Sylvia, Mestre Marcos, "The movements", pg.28