Pedrito Martínez
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Pedrito Martínez
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- Show Time: 7:30pm
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SPACE — Evanston, IL
- Address: 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
- Additional Info: Pedrito Martinezis a source of rhythmic delight and inspiration an incomparable performer a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar The New York TimesPedro Pablo Pedrito Martnez was born in Havana, Cuba, Sept 12, 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood, where rumba is played all day long, and began his musical career at the age of 11, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro Cuban Yoruba traditions.Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with, Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito DRivera, Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, and Sting, and has contributed to over 75 albums.A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the bat drum he is also the worlds first-call rumberoplaying, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups.
