Chorinho

Today, April 23, is Pixinguinha's birthday. He would be 110 years old today. In Brazil, today is the "National Day of Choro".

Pixinguinha was the father of 'chorinho', a Brazilian music style from the beginning of 19th century Rio de Janeiro. Originally choro was played by a trio of flute, guitar and cavaquinho (a small chordophone with four strings).

Among Pixinguinha's famous songs are 'Carinhoso' and 'Um a Zero'.
'Carinhoso' is considered the most beloved song within Brazil. Anyone, doesn't matter of what age, can sing it.

Here is Marisa Monte and Paulinho da Viola singing 'Carinhoso'


And master Pixinguinha playing Carinhoso. A real jewel!