Afro-Brazilian Slaves (Capoeira)
Freedom Fighters
African slaves brought to Brazil who secretly formulated Capoeira disguised as ritual dance.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death19. století
Era16th–19th century
Country of Origin
Brazil
BrazilRank / TitleCreators of Capoeira
Active Years1530–1888
Biography
Afro-Brazilian slaves developed Capoeira in sugar plantations and runaway settlement Quilombos. Using traditional musical accompaniment, they concealed lethal kicks and sweeps as acrobatics.