Pedro Osmar

Origin

João Pessoa, PB

Years active

1960

Genres

experimental music, mpb, brazilian popular music

Instruments

acoustic guitar, vocals, viola

Biography

Pedro Osmar Gomes Coutinho was born in João Pessoa, Paraíba, on June 29, 1954. He began his artistic journey in the 1960s, participating in local song festivals and building ties with important exponents of northeastern music, such as Zé Ramalho, Cátia de França and Vital Farias. Throughout his multifaceted career, he stood out not only as a singer and songwriter, but also as a poet and visual artist.

In 1974, he joined forces with his brother Paulo Ró to found the group Jaguaribe Carne. During the military dictatorship, the collective stood out for its cultural guerrilla proposal, blending sound experimentation, performance and elements of Paraiban popular culture, such as frevo, cirandas and caboclinhos. Their performances took place in alternative settings in streets, schools and theaters.

In addition to his work with Jaguaribe Carne, Pedro Osmar expanded his artistic activities to other states, collaborating with various musicians on innovative projects. In São Paulo, he took part in initiatives such as the Farinha Digital project, in partnership with Loop B, and the groups Aguaúna and Sampapeba. His cultural and historical relevance was immortalized in the documentary "Pedro Osmar: Prá Liberdade Que Se Conquista", released in 2016 by directors Eduardo Consonni and Rodrigo Marques.