Choro
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Choro, also popularly called chorinho, is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. Despite its name, the music often has a fast and happy rhythm.
Joaquim Callado (1848-1880), considered one of the creators of the choro genre
Instruments commonly played in choro, from left to right: the seven-string guitar, the acoustic guitar, the mandolin, the flute, the cavaquinho and the pandeiro
Pixinguinha (1897–1973), one of the most important choro composers of all time
Music of Brazil
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The music of Brazil encompasses various regional musical styles influenced by European, American, African and Amerindian forms. Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as forró,
Choro
…Choro (Portuguese pronunciation: , "cry" or "lament"), also popularly called chorinho ("little cry" or "little lament"), is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. Despite its name, the music often has a fast and happy rhythm. It is characterized by virtuosity…
Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais: one of the most important musical centers in Brazil during the 18th century.
José Maurício Nunes Garcia.
Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Nelson Ned, the "Little Giant of Song".