Capoeira is quite common in Brazil, but...it's not like you can see it everywhere. I have the impression that Capoeira is publicly more present in Bahia, as São Salvador (capital) is considered as the cradle of Capoeira. "Publicly present" means you can find rodas frequently at public places. read more
Performed by many capoeira groups, samba de roda is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance and musical form that has been associated with capoeira for many decades. The orchestra is composed by pandeiro, atabaque, berimbau-viola (high pitch berimbau), chocalho, accompanied by singing and clapping. read more