From November 5 to 7, 2016, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the II International Choro Festival in New York City.
The Brazilian Music Foundation (BMF), in partnership with Asuos Productions, will present the 2nd Annual International Choro Festival, featuring a variety of interesting performances. The festival collaborators aim to engage different cultures and exchange artistic experiences between Brazil and the USA.
The festival was first presented in August 2015 and was a great success. Due to the positive reception, the festival will continue with an annual presentation. The event will provide an opportunity for everyone to learn about one of the oldest Brazilian musical styles: Choro. The festival aims to promote and preserve Choro – the oldest Brazilian musical style and part of the rich tradition of instrumental music in Brazil since the 19th century, across all regions of the country. The festival brings together local and Brazilian musicians who present traditional Choro and new compositions. The goal is to unite local musicians with musicians from Brazil in the presentation of original compositions. The festival will be part of Latin Week.
Since 2006, PAMAR has presented the annual Latin American Culture Week with the aim of bringing to the general public the richness and diversity of different Latin American cultures. This series of events, independently produced by the participants, features established and emerging artists in disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, literature, theater, and cinema.
Working with local and international artists, PAMAR has fostered the development of cultural events, which include “Latin American Cultural Week”, “Tango NYC”, and “Celebration of Hispanic Culture” in Washington Heights and its educational program: “A Musical Journey Through Latin America.”
About Choro
The word choro in Portuguese literally means “to cry”, which seems to be an ironic name for music that is often so joyful and festive. In fact, the term refers to the cadenced qualities or “choro” of the solo instrument, usually a flute or clarinet.
Choro is a root of Brazilian jazz and the first music considered “urban pop” in Brazil. In this performance, a wide variety of 20th-century composers from Brazil will be interpreted, including Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Paulinho da Viola, Orlando Silveira, and many more.
The Choro Festival in New York aims to preserve and share Choro (choro), considered one of the oldest and richest genres of instrumental music in Brazil. This style of music has been presented since the 19th century, across all regions of the country.
Currently, Choro is enjoying a renaissance, not only in Brazil but around the world, and a wave of enthusiasm has definitely reached New York, where BMF is proud to host the II International Choro Festival.
November 5, 2016, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hunter College – Lang Hall (695 Park Ave., NY)
Price: $25 early bird (limited seating); $35 and $45