Choro de Soco, a community of musicians in Sonoma County dedicated to the practice, performance, and preservation of Brazilian Choro. Choro, which means "to cry," originated in the late 19th century in the clubs of Rio de Janeiro. Blending the rhythms of West Africa, the melodies of European art music, and the harmonies of jazz, Choro is a true melting pot emblematic of the history and culture of Brazil.