Carnegie Hall Citywide: The Pedrito Martinez Group

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Carnegie Hall Presents

Saturday, June 15, 2024 6 PM Robert F. Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

Pedrito Martinez by Tom Ehrlich

Experience an irresistible blend of Afro-Latin music, jazz, and funk, led by Cuban-born and New York–based bandleader, vocalist, composer, and percussion virtuoso Pedrito Martinez. His long-running and Grammy Award–nominated Pedrito Martinez Group is a true New York powerhouse. The band grooves so hard it makes Martinez’s breathtaking rhythmic feats seem effortless. Catchy songwriting, rich musical traditions, and impeccable band chemistry come together in a high-energy performance enjoyed by listeners and dancers alike.

Part of: Carnegie Hall Citywide

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Performers

The Pedrito Martinez Group
- Pedrito Martinez, Percussion and Lead Vocals
- Manny Marquez, Percussion and Background Vocals
- Ahmed Alom, Keyboard and Background Vocals
- Sebastian Natal, Electric Bass and Background Vocals
- Xito Lovell, Trombone and Background Vocals

Venue Information

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
Robert F. Smith Center for the Performing Arts
679 Riverside Drive | Manhattan
parks.ny.gov/parks/93 | 212-694-3600

Bios

Pedrito Martinez

Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez is a master drummer, who specializes in congas and the Yoruba batá drums of Cuba, but he’s also a compelling vocalist and an elegant dancer. Heir to a tradition of conguero bandleaders that includes Chano Pozo and Mongo Santamaría, ...