Free
JCA Signature Series: Choro das 3, Brazilian Choro Ensemble
September 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
World-renowned Brazilian band Choro das 3 is made up of the three Meyer-Ferreira sisters: Corina, Lia, and Elisa. Recognized in their home country as master musicians, they have traveled the world sharing the lively music of choro! Born in the kitchens and courtyards of Rio de Janeiro more than 100 years ago, choro continues to delight audiences everywhere with its heady blend of European, Brazilian, and African rhythms and harmonies. In Brazil, Choro das 3 has presented their unique style on national television, to huge regional festivals, and even the president! Welcomed by music lovers all over the world, the band also toured the US annually from 2013-2019, playing concert venues, festivals and universities from coast to coast, and sharing music from their 11 CDs.
In their signature family arrangement, oldest sister Corina plays flute and piccolo, middle sister Lia plays 7-string guitar, and youngest sister Elisa play bandolim, clarinet, banjo, piano, and accordion. Elisa also composes many of their original tunes. From the time of the bands founding, their father, Eduardo Meyer-Ferreira, played percussion. This is the first US tour for Choro das 3 since the pandemic, and is dedicated to the memory of Eduardo, who was struck down by Covid in 2019.
This performance is free and open to the public, no ticket is required.
World-renowned Brazilian band Choro das 3 is made up of the three Meyer-Ferreira sisters: Corina, Lia, and Elisa. Recognized in their home country as master musicians, they have traveled the world sharing the lively music of choro! Born in the kitchens and courtyards of Rio de Janeiro more than 100 years ago, choro continues to delight audiences everywhere with its heady blend of European, Brazilian, and African rhythms and harmonies. In Brazil, Choro das 3 has presented their unique style on national television, to huge regional festivals, and even the president! Welcomed by music lovers all over the world, the band also toured the US annually from 2013-2019, playing concert venues, festivals and universities from coast to coast, and sharing music from their 11 CDs.
In their signature family arrangement, oldest sister Corina plays flute and piccolo, middle sister Lia plays 7-string guitar, and youngest sister Elisa play bandolim, clarinet, banjo, piano, and accordion. Elisa also composes many of their original tunes. From the time of the bands founding, their father, Eduardo Meyer-Ferreira, played percussion. This is the first US tour for Choro das 3 since the pandemic, and is dedicated to the memory of Eduardo, who was struck down by Covid in 2019.
This performance is free and open to the public, no ticket is required.