Santa Cruz County Stories, Papiba Godinho: Afro-Brazillian dance instructor, bandleader unites the Americas

I did not identify with the culture, the capitalism of the stock traders," says Godinho, who studied economics in Brazil's capital city, where they learned the Afro-Brazilian dance capoeira in the streets. "I thought, I do not want to hang out with these people." "

Instead, he found camaraderie with New York musicians, including a Spanish-speaking saxophonist who Godinho invited to share the stage as a drummer and backup guitarist at shows throughout the Big Apple. It was his introduction to career that now spans nearly two decades - and shows no signs of stopping.

Godinho made his trans-continental move after a friend invited him to teach capoeira classes out of a studio in Santa Cruz. Compliant, Thurs intended he'd take a break from the dance while in America, he says they could not turn down the offers - capoeira is in his blood,Read More Story,http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_14356107?source=most_emailed

Santa Cruz County Stories, Papiba Godinho: Afro-Brazillian dance instructor, bandleader unites the Americas