Brazilian Choro Music Festival: Choro Amor & Chorando na Chuva
$10 suggested donation
Celebrating 10 years of rodas do choro open jams at Couth Buzzard Books and Zen Arts Group.
Three days of performances highlighting the versatility of this roots music called the soul of Brazil. Starting in 19th-century Rio de Janeiro, choro blends African rhythms with European dance forms in a lively, intricate mix of ensemble playing.
The Couth Buzzard's hosting of the choro community has enabled it to grow into a number of seasoned bands that perform around the Puget Sound region. These bands each fashion a distinct way to play choro and draw from different parts of its vast repertoire.
The highlight of the festival is an appearance by choro aces Rogério and Tiago Souza from Rio, on 7-string guitar and bandolim, respectively. They come from a family that has been active in Rio's choro scene for generations.
Schedule of events:
October 20 – Couth Buzzard Books
7:30pm Choro Amor
8:30pm Chorando na Chuva
October 21 – Zen Arts Group
7pm Rogério and Tiago Souza from Rio de Janeiro
October 22 – Couth Buzzard Books
2pm Choroloco
3pm Choro Tomorrow
4pm Roda do Choro open jam, 10th anniversary
About Chorando na Chuva
Chorando na Chuva digs deep into the roots of Brazilian music, expressively playing and singing classic choro tunes like no one else. They pour decades of musical exploration and travel to Brazil into their upbeat interpretations and rich arrangements. They perform yearly at BrasilFest and host the Couth Buzzard Roda de Choro open sessions, where they welcome newcomers and provide them encouragement and insight into both the choro style and the traditions of the roda community. The band features Paul Korsmo on vocals and 7-string guitar, Arthur Knapp on cavaquinho and guitar, KTzinha on vocals and flute, and Wayne Organ on vocals and percussion.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Chorando-na-Chuva/100045653806150/