Pedrito Martinez hit the scene as one of the most exciting young percussionists to emerge from Cuba in recent memory. But since he began releasing albums under his own name in 2013, the world has seen so much more: a composer, arranger, singer, dancer and raconteur extraordinaire. His 2021 release, Acerjito (Riddles) is yet another tour de force, interweaving rock, r&b, funk, jazz, even classical music into his deep Afro-Cuban sound. Read Full Story

Jose Masso speaks with Pedrito Martinez, the renowned and multitalented Cuban conguero, percussionist, singer, composer, dancer, recording artist and bandleader. If you have ever had the chance to see Pedrito perform with his group, you have witnessed and enjoyed this percussion master (bata, conga, cajon, timbales and drums) with a unique voice enthrall the audience with his contagious energy and dancing. Read Full Story

The legendary rock and blues guitarist Eric Clapton has posted a new photo on his verified Instagram account today and announced that he will be a guest of Pedro Martinez’s latest album on three tracks and Eric himself will play acoustic guitar on these songs. Read Full Story

Eric Clapton is featured on the first three tracks of Acertijos (Riddles), the new album from percussionist and foremost purveyor of Cuban folk music, Pedrito Martinez. The music on the album is playful and profound, juvenile and ancient, with the sounds of Yoruba, rumba, jazz, and timba. “A compilation of emotions,” Pedrito calls it, “and the story of my life living in New York and Cuba.” Read Full Story

In anticipation of his new ACERTIJOS album premiering on March 19, acclaimed musician Pedrito Martinez talks to Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela about his latest work, his unforgettable appearance in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and how Eric Clapton (and so many others) have influenced his music. Read Full Story

Here’s a riddle: Which master percussionist will release a highly anticipated album on March 19? We’ll give you a hint. He’s one of the most acclaimed Latin jazz artists performing today, with a formidable résumé that includes performances with Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, John Scofield and Wynton Marsalis. Read Full Story

OPEN BxRx Artist Spotlight features Master Percussionist, Pedrito Martínez. Read Full Story

A certified blues legend makes a Latin percussion legend in the making. Today brings the release of a special lyric video of a reimagined duet version of Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” – featuring a collaborative performance with the guitar icon himself and rising star percussionist Pedrito Martinez. Read Full Story