Spoleto Festival USA’s Jazz Curator Larry Blumenfeld speaks with artists from the 2024 Wells Fargo Jazz Series at the Emmett Robinson Theatre. These discussions are free (tickets required).

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Jazz Talks

Charleston County Public Library

 The Riviera Theater

Two generations of brilliant Cuban musicians come together when Arturo Sandoval(Opens in a new window) and Pedrito Martinez(Opens in a new window) share a double bill at the Berklee Performance Center! Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is an undisputed legend. A protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, who helped him defect from Cuba, he helped redefine the sound of Cuban jazz as a founding member of Irakere. Percussionist Pedrito Martinez, born in Havana, grew up surrounded by rumba music, and became a specialist in rumba and Afro-Cuban percussion, bringing his folkloric music to partnerships with musicians from around the world.

Arturo Sandoval and Pedrito Martinez

Berklee College of Music

Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martínez was born in Havana, Cuba in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood, where rumba is played all day long.  He began his musical career at eleven years old, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro-Cuban Yoruba traditions.

Pedrito Martínez Group

South Orange Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythmic delight and inspiration with the incomparable Pedrito Martinez at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This event, taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 8:00 pm, promises to be a showcase of traditional Afro-Cuban music that will leave you mesmerized.

Pedrito Martinez, a superstar of Afro-Cuban music, has been praised by The New York Times for his unparalleled performances. Born in Havana, Cuba, in the vibrant neighborhood of Cayo Hueso, Martinez began his musical journey at the tender age of 11, deeply rooted in the rumba and Afro-Cuban Yoruba traditions. Since moving to New York City in 1998, he has collaborated with music legends such as Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, and Bruce Springsteen, contributing to over 75 albums. A master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, Martinez is celebrated as the world's premier rumbero, captivating audiences with his playing, singing, and dancing.

Ticket prices for this Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event range from $33 for Reserved seating to $58 for Premium seating, with special discounts available for Mahaiwe members and youth under 30. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the extraordinary talent of Pedrito Martinez in the intimate setting of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230.

Prepare to be transported by the powerful rhythms and soulful melodies of one of traditional Afro-Cuban music's brightest stars. Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.

Pedrito Martínez

Events

Past events

May 27 - Jun 7, 2024

Jazz Talks · Spoleto Festival USA

Mar 8, 2024

Arturo Sandoval and Pedrito Martinez · Berklee College of Music

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