"The Pedrito Martinez Group has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythms and vocal chants of the music of Yoruba and Santeria. Ben Ratliff summed it up aptly for the New York Times (June 15, 2010) calling it, 'complex, blenderized Africa-to-the-New-World funk.' With its formation in the current lineup in 2008, the group has developed into an extraordinarily tight and creative unit."
Pedrito Martinez Group
YouTube: La Luna, Live at Guantanamera in New York City, Que Palo, Foundation, Richmond Folk Festival 2011
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