Pedro Ricardo

Biography

Pedro Ricardo is a Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, DJ, producer, and musician based in Berlin, renowned for his genre-blending work that fuses traditional Portuguese folk with jazz, electronic elements, Brazilian, Cape Verdean, and Spanish influences. He gained recognition with his debut album Soprem Bons Ventos released in 2023 on Soundway Records, an eclectic 9-track project featuring rhythmic guitar, keyboards, cosmic electronics, dynamic drums, and tracks like 'Ode ao Gato' tributing Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri. Known in Porto for his risk-taking DJ sets with organic grooves rooted in jazz, house, and techno, Ricardo's artistry emphasizes fusion, melody, and soulful traditions.[2][3][5]

His career as a producer spans releases on labels like Extended Records, 1980Lyfers, Wolf Music, and his own Pedro’s House, including the 2024 vinyl PEDRO002 exploring hi-tech jazz and house. In early 2025, he relocated temporarily to Rio de Janeiro, refining songwriting inspired by Portuguese poets like Ary dos Santos and his own lyrics, leading to a double 7-inch EP series in 2026 featuring guest vocals from António Zambujo and Ana Margarida Prado, combined with flutes, strings, and electronic production. Ricardo performs with the Pedro Ricardo Trio, scores live films, and continues to evolve his sound across live and electronic formats.[2][4]

While specific details on his early life remain limited in available sources, Ricardo's work positions him as a forward-thinking artist bridging cultural traditions with modern dance music, earning praise as a 'rising' talent with a 'great calling card' album and ongoing projects that promise further innovation.[3][5]

Fun Facts

• Pedro Ricardo temporarily relocated to Rio de Janeiro in early 2025 to immerse in the city's music scene, refining melodies for his 2026 EP series inspired by Portuguese poetry and Brazilian singer-songwriter traditions.[4]
• His 2024 release PEDRO002 on his own Pedro’s House label shifts from his folk odyssey debut to a 'hot and heartfelt ode to the hi-tech jazz universe,' inviting listeners to the 'dancefloor space cowboy.'[2]
• All tracks on Soprem Bons Ventos were written and produced by Ricardo himself, playing nearly all instruments except drums, creating a 'large musical quilt' of folk, jazz, and subtle electronics.[3][5]
• Known in Porto for DJ sets that blend jazz with house and techno while staying 'soulful,' he performs with the Pedro Ricardo Trio and scores live films.[2]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Gato Barbieri - stylistic influence and tribute (Ode ao Gato on Soprem Bons Ventos) [2023]

Key Collaborators

• Cláudio Tavares - drummer assisting on production and performance (Soprem Bons Ventos) [2023]
• Luís Neto - guest drummer and additional vocals (Soprem Bons Ventos, Déhéba, Ode ao Gato) [2023]
• António Zambujo - guest fado and música popular portuguesa vocals (Sem Caminhar eu Vou EP, Oxalá Cante com Tempo EP) [2026]
• Ana Margarida Prado - guest vocals (Sem Caminhar eu Vou EP, Oxalá Cante com Tempo EP) [2026]
• Carolina Viana - cellist (2026 double 7-inch EPs) [2025-2026]
• Gil Silva - flautist (2026 double 7-inch EPs) [2025-2026]
• Edu Moreno - flautist (2026 double 7-inch EPs) [2025-2026]

External Links

• Spotify