Pedro Luis Ferrer embodies the heart, mind, and soul of Cuba. He is a legendary singer/songwriter, masterful vocalist, composer, poet, and virtuoso on Spanish guitar and Cuban tres. Pedro Luis performs with his daughter, Lena Ferrer, who contributes stunning vocals, hand percussion and Marimbula (an African derived Caribbean plucked box which provides bass lines). Together, they create unique and compelling harmonies, drawing on deep research into indigenous Afro-Cuban styles, like son, trova, and guaracha, while adding contemporary innovations.
Pedro Luis Ferrer writes songs with a playful understanding of folk melodies and the hooks of popular music. His lyrics convey an organic philosophy of the important things in life; such as, truth telling, good food, an appreciation of beauty and freedom, always with uplifting energy and a keen sense of humor. Pedro Luis admits: “I am my own version of what is Cuban. I am my own version of son. I am my own version of trova. I am even my own version of the Cuban revolution”.
Pedro Luis has recorded extensively, and 5 albums have reached the international market over the past quarter century, including a 1999 debut simply titled “Pedro Luis Ferrer” on Atlantic Records, followed by 4 highly praised albums on the Escondida label, which have garnered a devout worldwide following.
Performers:
Pedro Luis Ferrer
lead vocals, harmony vocals, batá drums, timbales, keyboards, lute, tres, guitar, bass guitar, strings, brass, piano
Lena Ferrer
harmony vocals, marímbula, cajón, hand and pedal claves, güiro, güirón, maracas, keyboards, piano
Pedro Luis Ferrer
lead vocals, harmony vocals, batá drums, timbales, keyboards, lute, tres, guitar, bass guitar, strings, brass, piano
Lena Ferrer
harmony vocals, marímbula, cajón, hand and pedal claves, güiro, güirón, maracas, keyboards, piano
