Choro, also popularly called chorinho ("little cry" or "little lament"), is an instrumental Brasilian popular dance music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. A fusion of African-based rhythms and structures, choro manifested in the dances the Lundu and the Maxixe, featuring European instruments and dance forms, the polka and the waltz. The music often has a fast and happy rhythm. Instruments featured in Choro are often flute, clarinet, mandolin, cavaquinho (relative of the ukulele) and guitar. Come learn to play this joyful band music. All instruments welcome.