Choro is Brazil’s earliest popular music, and like jazz, it reflects the melding of African rhythms with European classical music and other influences. Grupo Falso Baiano’s exploration of choro spans nearly 100 years, including everything from traditional to more contemporary versions and jazz-influenced reinterpretations. Join us for a lively program that traces the nuances of Brazilian choro music and its shared roots with American Jazz, showing how each evolved to create a national musical identity.

PERSONNEL
Ami Molinelli percussion
Jesse Appleman mandolin, bandolim
Zack Pitt-Smith reeds
Brian Moran 7-string guitar, violão 7-cordas

SPECIAL GUEST
Catia Machado Lund vocals, percussion