CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA
Barbès376 9th St, New York 11215
At Barbès, Clube do Choro is billed with Regional Samaúma, the New York ensemble behind the venue’s recurring Sunday Roda de Choro. The afternoon is presented as a roda: a collective choro session in an ensemble setting rooted in Brazilian musical tradition. Regional Samaúma has served as resident artists and coordinators of Barbès’s Sunday gathering since February 2023.
Regional Samaúma describes itself as a New York choro and samba ensemble, founded by cavaquinho player Fernanda Silveira, percussionist Fabio Oliveira and guitarist Gabriele Leite. Their work at Barbès centers on choro, the Brazilian instrumental tradition, alongside more traditional samba. A listener recommendation singles them out for “instrumental brazilian choro … and also more traditional samba,” calling them “O melhor grupo de choro de nova york!” The available information does not name additional collaborators or establish a full lineup for this particular date, but it identifies the group as the musicians behind the ongoing Clube do Choro gathering.
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.