The Sound of Choro Contemporâneo

“The Sound of Choro Contemporâneo” is a playlist that highlights how Brazil’s traditional choro music has continued to evolve through new generations of musicians. It features a wide range of artists, from established names like Hamilton De Holanda and Yamandu Costa to rising voices like Panorama do Choro, Rodrigo Lessa, and Gabriel Bruce, all of whom bring modern touches to the genre while still respecting its roots. There's a mix of regional influences, fusions with styles like jazz, forró, and samba, and moments that move between tightly arranged compositions and looser, more improvisational pieces.

The playlist includes modern interpretations of classics like "Tico-Tico no Fubá" and "Segura Ele", alongside new compositions like “A Fuga do Tatu,” “Curioso,” and “Choro pro Felipe.” From the polished brass work in "Sonoroso" to the rhythmic playfulness of tracks like “Assanhado” and “Forró Bozó,” the set shows off the acoustic richness and rhythmic flexibility that continue to define choro today. Whether anchored in the stylings of old gafieira halls or stretching into contemporary jazz and chamber textures, the playlist offers a broad snapshot of where this Brazilian instrumental tradition stands now.