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Much less known, choro (literally "crying") appeared in Rio around the time of World War I, and by the 1930s had evolved into one of the most intricate and enjoyable of all Brazilian forms of music. Unlike samba, which developed variations, choro has remained remarkably constant over the decades. It's one of the few Brazilian genres which owes anything to Spanish-speaking America, as it is clearly related to the Argentinian tango.
Choro is mainly instrumental, played by a small group. It is as quiet and intimate as samba is loud and public, and of all Brazilian popular music is probably the most delicate. Choro is now undergoing something of a revival, especially in Rio and São Paulo. |
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