PORNO PARA RICARDO

Porno para Ricardo emerged at the turn of 1998 in Havana’s Buena Vista district, bringing to the island’s extremely scarce punk-rock scene an open, entertaining, and above all provocative and critical voice. Their lyrics frequently allude to sexual and libertarian themes and are primarily aimed against Fidel Castro’s communist regime.

Despite police harassment and censorship by the Cuban authorities, the band succeeded in reaching an audience that otherwise had almost no access to them: fans discovered their work mainly through the underground distribution of recordings.

The group became best known for its rare live performances, where music and theatrical elements combined with a single purpose: to establish contact and forge a relationship with the audience through a wild, highly interactive experience.

We are deeply honored to present Porno para Ricardo at Metronome Prague 2025 on Saturday, June 21.