As Tanguera takes over Sadler’s Wells this August, Jungle catches up with Brazilian member of the troop, Junior Cervila

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25 people who live on the streets in Hammersmith and Fulham are getting the opportunity to get to know a little bit of Brazilian culture.
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Samba
The ultimate symbol of the identity of Brasilian music, samba bears roots in African dances and was developed from Bahian samba rodas (in a round), with the Afro-Brasilian style frequently associated to capoeira. Part of Brasilian Cultural Heritage, samba as it is widely known today was born in Rio, in 1917, and from this came spin-off variations of the style such as samba de gafiera, partido alto and pagode. The essential sound is basically made with string
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The Capoeira Roda is being organized to show solidarity with the victims of the floods in Rio de Janeiro. Continue Reading