Cabello
Capoeira, percussion

Cabello (Capoeira Free Style Dance, Berimbau, Caxixi, and Pandeiro) was born in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He keeps the tradition of his ancestors alive by dedicating his life to the rhythms, instruments, songs and dances of the Afro-Brazilian culture. He has been performing and teaching in the U.S. since 1990. Cabello is a professional capoeirista, a senior practitioner with 20 years of experience. He is proud to be a student of the world-famous Mestre JoĽo Grande, a master of the traditional Capoeira Angola. Aside from being an original member of Urban Tap, Cabello performs and teaches extensively both in America and abroad. He continues to explore Afro-Brazilian rhythms, dance and culture through studies with master drummer Jorge Alab. Currently, he is working with Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista in his latest percussion extravaganza "Beat the Donkey" as well as one of the main percussionists with "Batoto Yetu" African Dance Company. In addition to his Dance and Drumming skills Cabello is also a master instrument maker.

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