Pedro Franco

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Also known as

Pedro Silveira Franco

Years Active

2006

Genres

choro, samba, MPB, brazilian jazz

Instruments

acoustic guitar, mandolin

Biography

Pedro Franco is a talented Brazilian acoustic guitarist, mandolinist, composer, and arranger, born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, on September 18, 1991. His musical journey began with studies at the Academia de Música Jorge Peres, deepening his knowledge of music theory and violin at the OSPA (Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra) school. He took choro classes with teacher Luiz Machado and acoustic guitar and improvisation lessons with Daniel Sá, thus shaping his musical identity.

His professional career took off with the founding of and participation in choro and samba groups in Porto Alegre, such as Matriz do Samba and Feijoada Completa. In 2006, he debuted as a composer and arranger in his first solo show and started a duo with acoustic guitarist Max dos Santos. In 2010, he released his first self-authored CD, "Ida", in partnership with accordionist Matheus Kleber. In 2016, he presented the album "Pedro Franco", featuring his own compositions and arrangements, which earned him a nomination for the Brazilian Music Award as Breakthrough Artist in 2018.

Franco has a career marked by significant collaborations. In 2018, he joined the bands of renowned singers Maria Bethânia and Zélia Duncan. He has also accompanied artists such as Marisa Rotemberg, Beth Krieger, and Renata Adegas, in addition to partnerships with acoustic guitarist João Vicente Macedo and composer Mônica Tomasi. He has shared the stage with icons like Yamandú Costa, Danilo Brito, and Alessandro Pennezzi. In 2021, he recorded the album "Minha voz fica" with Zélia Duncan, dedicated to the work of Alzira E. His most recent original work is the album "Black Pantha", released in 2023, where he further explores his identity as a multi-instrumentalist and music producer.

Discography

• Pasión ranchera (1973)
• Pedro Franco (2017)
• El Resto de la Canoa (2021)
• Black Pantha (2023)