RODAS DE CHORO
RODAS IN SYDNEY
A “roda de choro” is a gathering where musicians play choro (a choro jam session). Roda translates to “wheel” in English in reference to musicians sitting in a circle, improvising and harmonising on various instruments like guitars, flutes, and mandolins. The atmosphere is relaxed and communal, often taking place in informal settings like restaurants, bars, and cafes or parks. It’s a celebration of musical skill, tradition, and camaraderie amongst both players and listeners. New musicians welcome.
If you’re a bar or restaurant owner or manager and looking for professional musicians that can enhance your venue’s atmosphere, choro provides just the right ambiance for people to enjoy the music without having to scream across the table for a chat. Contact us today to see how we can help your business.
Santa Morena
Choro musicians celebrating Dia Nacional do Choro (National Choro Day) at Kitanda Bev and Bites in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Santa Morena was written by Jacob do Bandolim and was first recorded and released by Jacob and his orchestra in 1954.
Tico-Tico no Fubá
A short clip of choro musicians playing Tico-Tico no Fubá at the Nocturne Bar in Surry Hills, Sydney. Tico-Tico no Fubá is a Brazilian choro song written by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917. The song achieved international popularity in the 1940s after recordings by other famed artists such as Carmen Miranda, the Andrews Sisters, and Ethel Smith.