Join Pedrito Martinez and his large group as they deliver an electrifying, danceable set of percussion- and horn-driven Afro-Cuban jazz. The Grammy-nominated, Havana-born conga sensation celebrated his 20th anniversary as a New Yorker last November with a blowout concert at 92Y that doubled as a preview of his forthcoming album, Acertijos. A quadruple-threat percussionist, bandleader, vocalist, and Santería priest, Pedrito has become the go-to conguero for artists including Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Wynton Marsalis, and Bruce Springsteen. His band is “writing a new chapter in Cuban music history” (NPR Music).
Pedrito Martinez, congas and lead vocals
Issac Delgado Jr., piano and vocals
Sebastian Natal, bass and vocals
Jhair Sala, percussion and vocals
Horoshi Iwasaky, alto saxophone
Mario Castro, tenor saxophone
Daniel Dominique, trumpet
Kalí Rodriguez-Peña, trumpet
Xito Lovell, trombone
Special Guests:
Telmary Díaz, rapper
Amma Mcken, vocals
Melvis Santa Guzman, vocals
Olori Daniels, vocals
92Y needs your help
Many of you have asked how you can help 92Y as we face tremendous financial losses due to Covid-19. From now through June 30, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $250,000 by an anonymous donor—going twice as far in supporting 92Y. You can help sustain our beloved institution and support the creation of new, online programming that will bring comfort and inspiration to our community. Thank you for anything you can do to help.