Mestre Maxwel Speaks on Mestres, Capoeira, and Giving Back to the Art

Rolha Capoeira

9 minute read

*Editors note: For our first entry in the Voices column, Capoeira News Online is grateful to share an inspiring piece written by Mestre Maxwel, president and founder of the Ilê Cultural Foundation and the Tributo aos Mestres project. Maxwel was sure to point out that Mestre Glauber was also instrumental in making this project a reality, as you’ll read below.*

Project Capoeira and Brazilian Day Philadelphia Need Your Support

Rolha Capoeira

2 minute read

Mestre Doutor’s non-profit, Project Capoeira, has been making a difference in the Philadelphia community for many years, and Brazilian Day Philadelphia is one big way in which Project Capoeira accomplishes their mission, “to promote intercultural understanding and a sense of community through arts education and social outreach.”