The article discusses capoeira, a cultural form of resistance born from the experiences of enslaved people in Brazil. The term 'axe' embodies life force and positive energy in capoeira and connects practitioners to their shared ancestry. The author's personal journey in Salvador highlights the deep cultural significance of capoeira and the interconnectedness of its practitioners. The article also reflects on a recent experience in Savannah, Georgia, where the author encountered similar themes of ancestral energy and spirituality, demonstrating the broad influence of African traditions across the African diaspora.
"In doing so, we would be bestowing on our interlocutor life force, vitality or just positive energy in the capoeira roda or in life."
"When I lived in Salvador for several months, I would use the phrase a lot. It resonated with me; it unified me with my family of fellow capoeiras."
#capoeira #cultural-resistance #ancestral-knowledge #afro-brazilian-traditions #transatlantic-history
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