CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA
Barbès376 9th St, New York 11215
Clube do Choro comes to Barbès’ front room with Regional Samauma for Fernanda Silveira’s weekly choro jam. Silveira leads the session, with special guests joining the group for an afternoon built around the Brazilian choro tradition. The listing describes it as a casual affair with virtuosos: a recurring gathering rather than a fixed, one-off band set, with room for the musicians and guests to shape the music together.
Silveira is a cavaquinho player specializing in Brazilian choro and traditional samba. A disciple of Luciana Rabello, she has accompanied a substantial roster of musicians in those traditions, including 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. That experience gives this weekly session a direct connection to choro’s instrumental repertory and its collaborative practice, with Regional Samauma and the invited guests forming the working ensemble for the afternoon.
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.