Pedro Santos

Brazilian Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer

Pedro Santos was a Brazilian composer, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his unique blend of samba, bossa nova, and other traditional Brazilian music with psychedelic and spiritual influences. His 1968 album "Krishnanda" is highly regarded as a cult classic in the realm of world music and psychedelic folk. The album showcases his innovative approach to music, incorporating a wide array of instruments and sounds that reflect his deep interest in Afro-Brazilian culture, Hindu philosophy, and global rhythms. Despite its initial obscurity, "Krishnanda" gained recognition over the years for its ahead-of-its-time fusion of genres and has been reissued multiple times to meet the demand of a growing fanbase discovering Santos' work. Beyond "Krishnanda," Pedro Santos remains a somewhat enigmatic figure with limited international exposure, but he is celebrated among connoisseurs of Brazilian music for his contributions to the genre.