Ricardo Chaves

Origin

Salvador, BA

Also known as

Ricardo Chaves Pedreira de Freitas

Years Active

1980

Genres

axé music, rock, MPB

Instruments

bass guitar, vocals

Biography

Ricardo Chaves is a Brazilian singer and instrumentalist, born in Salvador, Bahia. At the beginning of his artistic career, he worked as a bassist in a rock group called Fim da Picada and also joined the rock band Cabo de Guerra, before consolidating his career in axé music.

In 1982, at the invitation of Durval Lélys, he took over as lead singer for the Banda Pinel block, where he stayed for five years. After this phase, he pursued a solo career starting in 1986 and released his debut album the following year, titled Era Matéria, through the RCA record label.

Throughout his career in the Salvador Carnival, he led major blocks such as Frenesi, Banda Eva, Crocodilo, and Coruja. It was precisely while leading the Crocodilo block that he composed his biggest commercial success, the song "O Bicho", solidifying his importance within the axé music scene.

Discography

• Reencontro (1990)
• O Bicho (1992)
• Clareia (1993)
• Sempre Demais (1994)
• Segredos (1995)
• Vem Ser Feliz (1996)
• Jogo de Cena (1997)
• Ao Vivo em Fortaleza (1998)
• Futuro Do Presente (1999)
• O Circo (2000)
• O Show - Ao Vivo (2002)
• Cantador de Alegria (2004)
• Ao Vivo em Salvador (2007)
• Um Estado de Espírito (Ao Vivo) (2010)
• Tudo de Bom (2012)
• Nossa Hora (2016)
• Era Matéria (2025)
• Axé Retrô (12+) (2025)
• Via Principal (2026)
• Ricardo Chaves (2026)