Dois Choros, by Henrique Rocha

Dois Choros

by Henrique Rocha

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Before tropicália, before bossa nova, and even before samba, choro was Brazil’s first music to travel the world, its first musical innovation to gain plaudits, as well as criticism, from nationalists who despised its co-option of traits from jazz. Such is the life of those who break the mould. In the hands of Pixinguinha and co, what’s certain is that choro had an impact, and it’s continued to this day, albeit it’s often over-shadowed by the genres that have arrived since.

Henrique Rocha hails from Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, where he played percussion during carnival and other events. A teacher, as well as musician and producer, he has since become part of a thriving choro scene in São Paulo, which is where the tracks that comprise Dois Choros (Two Choros) were recorded. Their idea was simple, to record choro the way it’s performed, with a tight group of musicians (tambourine, plucked strings and wind instruments) playing in a circle (a roda). This is where it’s at its most infectious, full of life, the musicians seeming to bounce off each other, the interplay completely in unison.

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released December 9, 2022

Written, arranged and produced by Henrique Rocha

Mandolin: Lucas Gomes
Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone: Salomão Sidharta
Cavaco: Guilherme Sakamuta
7 String Guitar: Kevin Augusto
6 String Guitar Henrique Rocha
Pandeiro: Rafael Toledo

Cover photo: Macko

Recorded at BASE Co. studio in São Paulo, Brazil.
Mixed and Mastered by Henrique Rocha.

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Composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a focus on Brazilian music.

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