THE GUESTLIST NETWORK | JULY 2010
39 CAPOEIRA
If by Tuesday you’ve managed to shake of the hangover re- sulting from the large weekend you had and the roundness of your belly suddenly starts speaking to you, don’t head to the gym.
Try something more creative, an exercise that involves a lot more then keeping trim, try ca- poeira.
Initated by African slaves in
Brazil and later fused with Am- erindian rituals the sixteenth century Capoeira was the way in which they sought to fight the oppressor, it became know as their freedom dance.
HOPPING OVER FROM THE HOMELAND
The roots of hip hop can be traced back to the griot of West Africa - a group of travelling singers and po- ets who have a similar style to that of rappers, and from which early hip hop acts like The Last Poets take their style. The Last Poets continue to influence many hip hop acts to- day with their music and political message, including the Black Eyed Peas in their track “Labour Day (It’s A Holiday)” where they sample “When The Revolution Comes” by The Last Poets. Comedy is huge in hip hop, with African techniques such as signi- fyin’ influencing musical comedy acts such as Rudy Ray Moore and Blowfly, considered by some to be forefathers of rap; right up to mainstream artists today like Busta Rhymes, Eminem and Ludacris who all include comedy in their music. Malcolm McLaren’s 1983 hit “Buf- falo Gals” is a great track which
mixes African music with hip hop, and it’s not difficult to see why it still remains such a popular track. Influ- ences from McLaren’s work are still being seen today, listen out for the Eminem track “Without Me”, you’ll notice that he sampled McLaren’s “Buffalo Girls”!
Links with African music and hip hop artists show that today there is still very much a live link between the two genres, constantly remind- ing us of the origins of hip hop, but also giving us some damn good rhythms to move to!
The need for the originating participants to mask their inten- tion to fight back has resulted in a spectacular performance but don’t be fooled, it is a martial art and these guys are tough.
African music is well-known for it’s rhythm and dance style, and less so for the messages it sends. What a lot of people don’t know is that hip hop music uses rhythms and styles which are taken directly from African mu- sic, which even takes us back to the beginnings of jazz.
Don’t let that worry you howev- er, as a beginner there are many things you will enjoy without
going for the drastic backflip, from doing cartwheels to sing- ing to playing the Berimbau (the African originating instrument) you’ll find your place in the Ca- poeira community and it will open doors to countless festi- vals around the Country and all over the world.
Classes in London: Grupo Capoeira Brazil
Monday and Wednesday 19.30 -21.00 St Annes’Church, Underwood Road, E1 5AW
NATASHA SANAPEI J.I.
The Last Poets
BUSKING FOR CANCER
WYRE
KENKRAZY REFIGAH
WAPEWE UNIT
Live music will be entertaining the crowds to raise cash for Cancer Research UK at Broxbourne V & E Football Club, Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QN.
Busking Cancer – Hertfordshire is hosted by Chris Du- moulin and will feature local bands, children’s activities, a raffle and beauty treatments.
The event is on Sunday July 25th from Midday to 7pm. Entry on the door costs £4 for adults, £2 for children and OAPs and £10 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) Find us on Facebook – ‘Busking Cancer Hertfordshire’.
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