Music provides the heartbeat of capoeira and sets the scene for this most captivating of martial arts. This Rough Guide features both the guardians of this musical tradition as well as some of today’s key innovators who continue to push the boundaries of the genre.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
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Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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El Michels Affair 24 Hr Sports
Big Crown
September 5, 2025 -
Mélancolia random.access.misery (Turquoise Transp, Red Opaque, Black Splatter)
Nuclear Blast
August 29, 2025 -
Earth Legendary Lost Tapes
Big Bear
September 12, 2025 -
Thrice Horizons / West
Epitaph
October 3, 2025 -
NewDad Altar
Atlantic
September 19, 2025 -
Pot-Pot Warsaw 480Km (Red)
Felte Records
September 19, 2025 -
Jay Som Belong (White)
Polyvinyl Records
October 10, 2025 -
The Vintage Caravan Portals [2xLP]
Napalm Records
September 26, 2025 -
Original Broadway Cast Buena Vista Social Club Original Broadway Cast Recording [2xLP]
Bmg
October 17, 2025 -
Alfa Mist Roulette [2xLP]
Sekito
October 3, 2025 -
Borracho Ouroboros
Ripple Music
August 29, 2025 -
Genesis The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway [7xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
September 26, 2025 -
Whiskey Myers Whomp Whack Thunder [2xLP]
Wiggy Thump Records
September 26, 2025 -
Metronomy Greatest Hits [2xLP]
Because Music
September 5, 2025