Capoeira Song- Dalila

We practiced it in class, now you get to practice it at home. Be careful with this song when singing in teh roda. You do not want to hit the octave too high on the chorus or else the response (especially from the guys) will sound like a bunch of guys are getting castrated. (Is that too harsh?)

E Dalila, ile-ile Dalila ô
E Dalila, ile-ile Dalila ô
Capoeira mandou me dizer
Tambem Capoeira mandou me chamar
Capoeira mandou me dizer
Tambem Capoeira mandou me chamar
Quero falar
Com Dalila, Dalila, Dalila, Dalila
Quero falar
Com Dalila, Dalila, Dalila, Dalila
Dalila, Dalila
E Dalila, ile-ile Dalila ô
Foi se-embora Dalila
E Dalila, ile-ile Dalila ô

(Disclaimer on the audio: I recorded this one pretty quick so it is really not the best rendition but at least you get the idea.)

Audio: Dalila

The Photo Shoot!

Last Saturday we had our lovely models, Angela, Fanny and Amos, help us out with our photo shoot for promotional material for the Aceituno Arts Cooperative. Well, these pictures aren’t really that capoeira related but, OMG! they turned out really great so I thought I would show them to everyone.

Introducing Aceituno Arts Cooperative!

Finding a good space in a prime location in San Francisco can sometimes seem virtually impossible. I know this by first hand experience. Aceituno Arts Cooperative is a great opportunity for any instructor looking for a spot to teach weekely classes, rehearse or hold workshops. Aceituno Arts Cooperative is named after our dear friend and capoeria mestre, Mestre Carlos Aceituno. (See the Mestre Carlos Aceituno link to learn more about him.) Mestre Carlos was dedicated to teaching capoeira, dance and music. His was artistry was incredibly diverse and we are dedicated to continuing his legacy of promoting the arts.

Because we are new there are several ‘prime’ time slots open. We have not yet began actively marketing the space so these timeslots are soon to fill up. If you are interested in using our space please contact us at aceitunoartscooperative@gmail.com.

The Grand Opening!

August 18th, 2008.

We had our first class at Aceituno Arts Cooperative. Our new space is really great and we have an incredible group to fill it. A big thanks to everyone for being such amazing students and supporting us through our big move.

Here are the changes, but there is more painting to go.

I changed my mind and decided I didn’t like the yellow so we changed it.

The business partners

Ms. Kimberly

Preparing the Aceituno Arts Cooperative. A photo essay.

Grab your ugliest clothes and and get ready to look your most busted ‘cus we’re about to do some serious painting. A big thanks to everyone for giving up your Saturday to help out. We absolutely LOVE you guys! (Those of you who were not able to make it, not to worry, we will have more jobs in the very near future. Below are the photos that tracked our progress.

A fabulous job and a big thanks to everyone!

The beginning….

Paliaso putting in the first coats of red.

More red paint….

I can’t believe that Damon is painting!!

Andorinha taping up some windows

Mel painting away!

Ok. Not sure what Trevors doing. let’s move on….

Seriously Fanny, stop eating. We have work to do.

Capoeristas Working away.

Austin can’t be trusted.

Austin, again, you cannot be trusted.

Our Finshed product! Thanks to everyone!

Capoeira me chama

Here is a popular song often sang in our rodas. I first heard this song sang by Mestre Di Mola and loved it. Here are the lyrics and audio for everyone that wants to be able to sing this song in the roda.

capoeira me chama tin tin

capoeira me chama mare

agora que o dinheiro acabou

capoeira me chama poise

tava na cama sentado quando capoeira mandou me chamar (x2)

tiriri faca de ponta (x2)

mataram o nego de sinha

o nego que gusta dinheiro

dinheiro que gusta ganhar

eeee quero ver

eeee quero jogar

Audio: Capoeira Me Chama

Capoeirstas on the town

I love capoeira. Well, that should go without saying. However, what has kept me in capoeira for over a decade has been our tight nit community. Our group has always attracted a really rich variety of people with such diverse backgrounds. Many of these people, I am proud to say, have become part of my extended family. Below is just a small sampling of our groups family. In these pictures, a small handful of us went to Berkeley to celebrate Vicki’s boyfriends birthday.

Palhaço, Becca, Vicki, Penguino and Andorinha

Andorinha, Becca and Vicki in Berkeley