If you are looking to expand your understanding of Capoeira Angola, its history, and its deep ancestral connections, set aside some time for your headphones this week.

Mestre Cobra Mansa—one of the most respected figures in the Capoeira world and the life story behind Dance of the Serpent—recently sat down for two in-depth podcast interviews. Both episodes offer a rare, generous look into his philosophy, ongoing research, and decades of experience in and outside the roda.

You can stream both episodes right now on Spotify:

1. The Life Capoeira Podcast

Listen to Mestre Cobra Mansa on The Life Capoeira

2. Singing for Survival Podcast

Listen to Mestre Cobra Mansa on Singing for Survival

🐍 Explore Dance of the Serpent

These conversations offer a perfect window into the broader work Mestre Cobra Mansa continues to do around the globe. In Dance of the Serpent: Portrait of Cobra Mansa, a Capoeira Angola Mestre, his life story bridges spirituality, ancestrality, historical research, bodily expression, and Afro-Brazilian movement traditions.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or simply drawn to the culture, these podcast episodes are essential listening.