PEDRO ROSA
“Pedro Rosa Midnight Alvorada (Abaju!) First is Pedro Rosa, from São Paulo, but with a decade-and-a-half in Spain under his belt. His first album is a labour of love created with an array of Brazilian musical virtuosity, including percussion from Zé Luis Nascimento.”
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Swedish label ajabu! must have a good network of scouts. Pedro Rosa is their latest Brazilian discovery. Born in São Paulo and currently in Palma de Mallorca, Rosa co-composed eight of the ten songs here with collaborator Rafael Mourão and enlisted fellow expats such as Zé Luis Nascimento to provide delicate accompaniment. The album opens with a beautiful meditative dialogue between Rosa’s acoustic guitar and Davide Bora’s soprano sax. ‘Samba de Um Balaio’ and ‘Na Rota do Umbuzeiro’ are delicate, bare-boned conversations between voice and guitar. Towards the end of ‘Como Vai Você’, the interjection of a bansuri flute is startling in such a subtle context. The wordless, flute-atious ‘Curió’ feels buoyant enough to be tailor-made for Joyce Moreno. Mônica Salmaso duets with Rosa on ‘Sara’, the only number with a string accompaniment. ‘It was her voice that I heard in my head and not mine,’ its composer reveals. Such sensitivity is the keynote to Pedro Rosa’s distinguished debut. Don’t expect fireworks or startling originality, just ten songs that exude class, authenticity and heartfelt sincerity.””
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Pedro Rosa is a Brazilian musician, composer, singer, guitarist, and producer based in Mallorca for over 17 years. An original voice in contemporary global music, his sound flows effortlessly between Brazilian folklore, jazz, classical influences, and world music textures.
His artistry blends Afro-Brazilian rhythms, Mediterranean melodies, and modern soundscapes, reflecting an honest search for emotion and connection across cultures. Pedro has collaborated with renowned artists including Mônica Salmaso, Jorge Pardo, Ney Matogrosso, Guinga, Egberto Gismonti, and Lakki Patey.
In 2023, he released his debut solo album, Midnight Alvorada, praised for its global yet intimate sound. His upcoming project, Nuestro Camino (December 2025), with Norwegian-English guitarist Lakki Patey, explores Brazilian roots, jazz harmonies, and Nordic lyricism.
Recognized for his expressive performances and international collaborations, Pedro Rosa stands among the most distinctive Brazilian voices redefining global contemporary music.