The Cuban-born, New York City-based Pedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. He is also the world’s first-call rumbero — playing, singing and dancing with dozens of groups and contributing to or appearing in several important films, including Calle 54 and Chico and Rita.
The Cuban-born, New York City-based Pedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. He is also the world’s first-call rumbero — playing, singing and dancing with dozens of groups and contributing to or appearing in several important films, including Calle 54 and Chico and Rita.
The Cuban-born, New York City-based Pedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. He is also the world’s first-call rumbero — playing, singing and dancing with dozens of groups and contributing to or appearing in several important films, including Calle 54 and Chico and Rita.