Pedro Luis Ferrer embodies the heart, mind, and soul of Cuba; 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 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; 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.

Press Raves for Pedro Luis Ferrer

“Mr. Ferrer’s deep, precise voice, harmonized against his daughter…importing small dissonances and hints of Cuba’s African past.” – Ben Ratliff, The New York Times

“With his smooth voice and guitarlike tres, Ferrer reaches a perfect harmony…”

Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle

“Pedro Luis Ferrer’s music has a wonderfully familiar, spine-tingling tropical sway — an ebullience that’s part and parcel of much of Cuba’s traditional music.” – Achy Obejas, Chicago Tribune

“…Mr. Ferrer or his daughter Lena, who has a gorgeously forthright voice, sings lead vocals. The music is as elegant and ambitious as it is austere.” – Jon Pareles, The New York Times