Just what the title says…found it while researching Mestra Suelly, and I think I actually did a double-take at my computer screen. I couldn’t wait until finishing another post to share this with everyone! There are only three posts and the most recent is dated Feburary 2006, but for those who wanted more after Capoeira: A Brazilian Art Form, it’s just a little something…and you never know, he might come back!
Mandingueira
(noun, feminine): capoeira player who is skilled, experienced, intelligent, powerful, dangerous, and not to be underestimated
Get in on the act!
Mandingueira 
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