Game of Freedom (Authored by Duncan Tonatiuh)

#ads Stream any unabridged audiobook of your choice with premium access by starting your trial on:https://booksreader.space/al-1943/Title: Game of Freedom Author: Duncan Tonatiuh Narrator: André Santana Format: mp3 Length: 24 mins Release date: 10-24-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: Sports & Outdoors Publisher's Summary: Although it is debated when and where capoeira—an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality—originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly practiced by people of African descent. In 1890, two years after Brazil officially abolished slavery, the game was outlawed. Wealthy, lighter-skinned society feared and looked down on capoeira, seeing it as a game for malandros—what people in power called the poor Black communities they disdained.