Click here to read an interview given by Axé to the BBC about his life and his philosophy of Capoeira.

In July 2002, Christian Aid's 'Trading Places' garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show highlighted the work of the 'Movimento Sem Terra' (MST) - Brazil's Landless Peasant Movement, and Christian Aid's campaign Trade for Life. Click here to find out more.

Throughout summer 2006, Capoeira Angola Palmares, London, performed a special 'Capoeira Painting' at a number of different festivals, including "Brasil Brasileiro" at London's Sadler's Wells. Click here to view the project website.

Bahia Dance Arts- Dance and Arts from Brazil

Capoeira Angola Palmares - Bologna, Italy - Instructor Frederico

Capoeira Angola Palmares - France- Contra Mestra Lucia