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/////////////////////////////////// BUY CD:http://cdbaby.com/cd/dudumaia //////////////////////////////////Choro is considered to be the first urban music of Brazil, fusing elements of European and African music yet played in a distinctly Brazilian way. Choro is to Brazil what Jazz is to the United States. Born in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, choro music has evolved throughout the years, especially through the works of masters like Jacob do Bandolim and Pixinguinha. Choro remains strong in Brazil today, with each generation of young musicians re-shaping the choro tradition. One of these shining young artists is Dudu Maia.As is evident from his CD, Dudu has developed an original and singular approach to the 10 string mandolin, or bandolim, an instrument that has two more strings than the standard bandolim, expanding it’s musical range and harmony. For this he is considered one of Brazil’s top players and a true virtuoso.During many years as a soloist, arranger and composer, he has performed with some of the greatest Brazilian musicians, such as Marco Pereira, Zelia Duncan, Marcio Bahia, Mart’nalia and Gabriel Grossi; performing at many important Festivals and venues throughout Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, USA and Canada.Dudu Maia served for five years as the bandolim professor of Brazil’s most respected choro school, the Escola Brasileira de Choro Raphael Rabello in the nation’s capital, Bras..lia.He has also written film scores and produced other artist’s recordings, notably accordionist Rob Curto’s new CD, Piano de Fole, which is scheduled to be released next year.The latest CD of the Brazilian choro group AQuattro just came out, showcasing Dudu’s interpretation of works of the legendary Brazilian bandolim player, Luperce Miranda.
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