Pedrito Martinez

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pedrito Martinez
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Sep 12, 1973(1973-09-12)
Age	51
Birthplace	Havana
Country	Cuba
Horoscope	Virgo

Pedrito Martinez Biography

Pedrito Martinez is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on September 12, 1973 in Havana, Cuba. Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba, September 12th, 1973, located in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood in Old Havana. Cayo Hueso is a neighborhood that is famous for its rumba-inspired African rumba music. He grew up close to the Palacio de laRumba theatre and was able to watch famous performers perform and practice when he was a kid. The home he grew up in was just across one street of a playground where the young man was captivated by who played percussion, singing and dancing Cuban Rumba, a fundamental folklore-based dance that has roots deep in Africa. He started his musical career at the age 11 playing alongside Cuban performer Tata Guines as well as Los Munequitos de Matanzas as an teen. Pedrito steeped himself within this tradition before gaining the status as a “rumbero.” He was later introduced to Yoruba which is often referred to as Santeria, a distinct Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition with a lot of importance, one that is of West African origin which has its own unique form of music, based on ceremonial drums, known as Bata. Martinez learned the complex rhythms of the batas, as well as the ritual of Orisha songs associated to the religion. This eventually led him to assume the title and role as a “babalawo”, or Santeria priest. in 1996 Canadian musician Jane Bunnett was in Cuba she had the opportunity to watch Pedrito perform and came back two years after to invite the musician to Montreal with her group Spirit of Havana.

Martinez was appointed the leader of the Pedrito Martinez Group in 2005. Their debut album, entitled The Pedrito Martinez Group came out in 2013 with guests artists Wynton Marsalis and John Scofield, and Steve Gadd.

In February 2019, NPR released a performance of the Pedrito Martinez Group that was filmed in January for the Tiny Desk Series. https://www.npr.org/2019/02/14/694731448/the-pedrito-martinez-group-tiny-desk- concert

Pedrito Martinez was a founding member of the highly successful Afro-Cuban /Afro-Beat band Yerba Buena, which was formed in 2004, and with which he recorded two albums and toured the world. His career as a bandleader, of the Pedrito Martinez Group, began in 2005 in NYC with a four-night a week residency at Guantanamera, a restaurant in midtown Manhattan, where, once word spread, began attracting musicians like Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Steve Winwood, Taj Mahal, and Roger Waters. The Pedrito Martinez Group, the first album recorded by Pedrito as a leader, was released October 2013 on Motema Music. The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album and was chosen among NPR’s Favorite Albums of 2013 and the Boston Globe Critics “Top Ten Albums of 2013.” Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, and Steve Gadd appeared as special guests. Around the same time, an album of flamenco music, Rumba de la Isla was recorded with a different set of musicians, distributed by Sony Masterworks. Habana Dreams, the second album by the Pedrito Martinez Group, was recorded largely in Cuba and was released June 10, 2016 on Motema Music. Guests include Ruben Blades, Issac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, and Angelique Kidjo. In February 2019, Pedrito Martinez and Cuban pianist, Alfredo Rodriguez released a duo album called Duologue which was selected by NPR for a First Listen: https://www.npr.org/2019/01/24/687794667/first-listen-alfredo-rodr- guez-pedrito-martinez-duologue .

He was one of the founding members of the group Yerba Buena. They released two albums. In 2003, they released President Alien and in 2005, President Alien. Their album Island Life was No. 62 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart.

Pedrito Martinez Net Worth

Pedrito Martinez is one of the richest Composer from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pedrito Martinez 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the end of 1998 Martinez was settled in New York City and very shortly after, he won the top prize at the famous Thelonious Monk Competition for Afro Latin Hand Percussion. The event was held by the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The year 2000 saw him included in the acclaimed documentary film about Cuban musiccalled “Calle 54”. He has played in concert with Wynton Marsalis Paquito D’Rivera Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Sting, Steve Turre, Bill Summers, Cassandra Wilson, Joe Lovano, Brian Lynch (musician), Stefon Harris, Jane Bunnett, Issac Delgado, Eliane Elias, Stefon Harris, Angelique Kidjo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Conrad Herwig , Edie Brickell Ruben Blades Eddie Palmieri, Esperanza Spalding Alfredo Rodriguez (pianist born 1985), Elton John, and Los Hombres Calientes and has played on more than 50 albums.

Pedrito Martinez, a Cuban drummer, percussionist and singer. He is also a dancer, dancer, musician, bandleader, composer and educator. His birthplace and was raised in Havana, Cuba. It is home to an Cuban Conguero performing traditional Cuban Rumbas Afro-Cuban folklore, Afro-Cuban religious and traditional music. He is also a Santeria priest. He arrived in America in the United States of America from Havana in 1998. The instrument he plays is the Bata conga drum, conga drum cajon, timbale and bongo drums among other instruments for percussion. Pedrito began his journey in his streets in Havana, Cuba. He has played with Paquito D’Rivera Arturo O’Farrill, Brian Lynch as well as Bruce Springsteen. He relocated to his home in New York City – New Jersey area in the year 1998.

On Martinez’s 2016 album titled Habana Dreams, the guest artists were Wynton Marsalis, Ruben Blades, Angélique Kidjo, and Issac Delgado.

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Facts & Trivia

Pedrito Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Pedrito Martinez celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Pedrito Martinez

1. Pedrito Martinez is an acclaimed American drummer and percussionist.
2. He was born in Havana, Cuba, and later moved to the United States.
3. Martinez has collaborated with renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and Sting.
4. He is known for his mastery of Afro-Cuban rhythms and improvisation skills.
5. In 2000, he formed the Pedrito Martinez Group, which has gained international recognition.
6. The group’s self-titled debut album received a Grammy nomination in 2013.
7. Martinez has been praised for his energetic live performances and infectious stage presence.
8. He has won multiple awards for his contributions to Latin music.
9. Martinez frequently incorporates elements of jazz, funk, and soul into his music.
10. His drumming style blends traditional Cuban beats with modern influences.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are based on general knowledge about Pedrito Martinez as an American drummer, but specific details may vary or change over time.