CHORO DAS ILHAS

25/10/2025 – Teatro Guiniguada – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Choro das Ilhas is an instrumental ensemble based in Gran Canaria, dedicated to the performance of choro, one of the oldest and most representative genres of Brazilian popular music. Formed by musicians of diverse backgrounds and trajectories, the group pays tribute to this style born in 19th-century Rio de Janeiro, blending tradition with a contemporary and respectful approach.

Their repertoire includes classics by composers such as Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Waldir Azevedo, and Ernesto Nazareth, as well as more recent works by Brazilian authors who have refreshed the choro language in the 21st century. The group features characteristic instruments of the genre, like cavaquinho, 7-string guitar, and flute, with occasional additions of percussion or accordion, enriching the tone and dynamism of their performances.

Live, Choro das Ilhas delivers an elegant and vibrant show, where virtuosity is placed at the service of musical dialogue. Each performance is a celebration of rhythm, melody, and improvisation—core elements of choro as a living art form. Their proposal appeals both to connoisseurs and to curious audiences eager to discover the richness of Brazilian instrumental music in an accessible and intimate setting.

In short, Choro das Ilhas highlights the cultural value of choro with rigor, sensitivity, and joy, establishing themselves as a key reference for this universal-rooted genre in the Canary Islands.