Choro from Brazil to Maine!

Join Choro das 3 and Choro Louco for an evening of beautiful melodies, complex harmonies, and syncopated rhythms at Mayo Street Arts. 

Choro das 3 is a Brazilian band of three sisters. Corina, the oldest sister, plays flute and piccolo, Lia plays acoustic 7-string guitar, and Elisa, the youngest sister, plays mandolin, clarinet, banjo, piano, and accordion.

The band plays Brazilian instrumental music based on choro, an instrumental music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 19th century to become a foundation for Brazilian music. Choro combines elements from many styles of music: European folk and classical; ragtime; jazz; Latin; and African music - creating a mix that is uniquely Brazilian and enchanting.

The band will be joined by the local group Choro Louco. The band was formed in 2013 by accomplished musicians who have established themselves as virtuosos in other genres - ranging from classical music and jazz to Celtic, klezmer, and Middle Eastern music. 

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Friday, June 10 at 7:30 PM (doors 7:00 PM), approximately 120 minutes, with an intermission

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can-available).

ABOUT THE BANDS

Choro das 3

In Brazil, Choro das 3 has played for presidents and for huge audiences such as São Paulo's New Year's Eve Party (2 million people). It has been on national TV many times, including the Jo Soares show (the Brazilian version of "The Tonight Show”). From 2013 to 2019, Choro das 3 toured in the USA annually. Reviewers say the band is, “superbly talented,” “cohesive,” and “beguiling.” Renowned musician Mike Marshall says that Choro das 3 plays... some of the most inspired and inspiring music... the highest level of musicianship and presentation... the highest quality of Brazilian
Choro music that can be heard any place today."

Eduardo taught his daughters that they could do anything they set their minds on. Guided by this spirit, Corina, Lia, Elisa, and their mother, Cristina, will arrive in the USA in May with their two dogs, Lola and Bibi. They plan to drive their motor home over 10,000 km, from Cape Cod to Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, California, Oregon, and other states. They intend to prove to the world that strong, independent women can do a major tour and play great music in a man's world! Along the way, they will be posting videos of their tour on the band's YouTube channel, to maintain a connection with their fans around the globe. They expect the tour will reaffirm the band's connection with life, nature, and friends, providing new inspiration and courage for moving forward and composing more original music.

Choro Louco

Carl Dimow (guitar, flute, bass flute) has toured and recorded with the Casco Bay Tummlers Klezmer band for over thirty years. He also performs with his own jazz quartet and numerous other ensembles. His award-winning compositions have been performed on five continents. He taught at Colby College for over three decades.

Nicole Rabata (flute) is a virtuoso classical and Celtic flutist who has toured throughout Europe and the US to great acclaim. Current ensembles include the Bayside Trio and Fodhla. She is a member of the faculty at Colby College.

David Newsam (8-string guitar, mandolin) has taught jazz and classical guitar at Berklee College and the University of New Hampshire for thirty years. He is exceptionally versatile on guitar and mandolin and is in great demand as a soloist, sideman, and studio musician.

Eric LaPerna (pandeiro, bongos) is a master of hand percussion. He performs Middle Eastern music with Zapion, klezmer with the Casco Bay Tummlers, early music with the Da Ponte String Quartet, and jazz with Bedlam and Eunoia. He teaches at Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org for information on our pay-what-you-can admission policy.

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Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

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