Tico Tico | Zequinha Abreu
The melody of Tico Tico is a typical example of the choro style - a virtuosic, almost solo-like melodic line that drives the music without respite.
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Choro No.1 | Heitor Villa-Lobos
Heitor Villa-Lobos is one of the most prominent Brazilian composer of classical music. He also maintained a close connection to Brazilian folklore, which is reflected in his works. He has composed a suite with various choros and has also worked elsewhere on the fusion of…
Introduction: Choro
The choro can be described as the original Brazilian folk music. Samba and bossa nova developed from the choro.
Sons de Carrilhoes
João Pernambuco was one of the first musicians to define the Choro style on the guitar and Sons de Carrilhoes is his most famous piece.