CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA
Barbès376 9th St, New York 11215
Clube do Choro returns to Barbès for its weekly front-room choro jam, led by cavaquinho player Fernanda Silveira with Regional Samaúma and special guests. This is a roda-style gathering rather than a fixed-band concert: the evening brings together a rotating cast of Brazilian musicians for a session grounded in choro, with room for the virtuoso playing the series is built around. The listing characterizes it simply as a casual affair with virtuosos.
Regional Samaúma is a New York choro and samba ensemble founded by Silveira, percussionist Fabio Oliveira, and guitarist Gabriele Leite. Since February 2023, the group has served as resident artists and coordinators of Barbès’s Sunday roda, leading and coaching ensemble sessions inspired by the traditional roda de choro. Silveira specializes in Brazilian choro and traditional samba, and is a disciple of Luciana Rabello. Her past accompaniment credits include guitarists Maurício Carrilho, Yamandu Costa, and Zé Barbeiro; clarinetist Nailor Proveta; mandolinists Pedro Amorim and Miltinho Mori; plus Ronaldo do Bandolim and Jorginho do Pandeiro. Available material does not identify a fixed lineup for this gathering or provide reviewer quotes.
Barbès offers a compact, warmly worn space where the music feels immediate and close, with a long wooden bar and a back room under a scarlet ceiling that hosts nightly performances. The venue champions a broad spectrum of global sounds, from Balkan brass and klezmer to Afrobeat and experimental jazz, often featuring residencies like the Slavic Soul Party. The audience gathers around small tables or at the bar, sharing drinks crafted with a nod to French spirits, while the music invites attentive listening rather than loud conversation. Shows usually have a suggested donation instead of a cover charge, creating a welcoming environment where the focus is on the artists. The venue’s commitment to accessibility and its role in Brooklyn’s cultural fabric make it a distinctive spot for an evening of richly diverse live music.