Solta O Jogo

Contra-Mestre James Berimbau, also known as Angoleiro do Sertão, is an inspirational figure in the Capoeira community. As a musician and teacher, he bridges tradition and contemporary expression; his recent work “Eu Venho de Lá do Sertão” (2024) resonates with youth by drawing deeply on sertão (backcountry) roots while giving voice to new dreams. In his role as a teacher, he invests in young people not only through music, but through the values of Capoeira: community, discipline, and creativity. At Solta o Jogo, his story reminds us that heritage and innovation belong together, and that every young person can come from humble beginnings and still reach for something powerful.