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Pedrito Martinez

Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba, Sept 12, 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana, and began his musical career at the age of 11.Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Chucho Valdez, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, Elton John, James Taylor and Sting, and has contributed to well over 100 albums.  A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups and contributing to, or appearing in, several important films, including Calle 54 (2000) and Chico and Rita (2010).

Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful, Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band, Yerba Buena, with which he recorded two albums and toured the world in the mid- to late-90’s.

Mr. Martinez’s career as a leader began in 2005 with the formation in NYC of the The Pedrito Martinez Group. The group’s first, self-titled, studio album, was released October, 2013, was nominated for a Grammy, and was chosen among NPR’s Favorite Albums of 2013 and The Boston Globe Critics Top Ten Albums of 2013.”

Habana Dreams, their second album, recorded largely in Cuba, was released in June 10, 2016. Guests include, Ruben Blades, Isaac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, Angelique Kidjo.In February of 2019, Pedrito and Cuban pianist, Alfredo Rodriguez, released a duo album called Duologue to critical acclaim and was selected by NPR for a First Listen. Quincy Jones was Executive Producer. In July 2019, Pedrito and Eric Clapton, recorded a newly arranged version of Clapton’s song, My Father’s Eyes for a new Pedrito Martinez album, called Acertijos (Riddles), to be released in early 2021. And on September 22, Pedrito and Clapton performed the song together at Clapton’s, Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, Texas.On March 12, 2020 at the Beacon Theater in NYC, Pedrito had the honor of performing as special guest, with Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band, for a benefit concert called Love Rocks NYC. In June of 2020, Pedrito began releasing singles that were recorded for album, due in early 2021, Acertijos—starting with Yo Si Quiero, an original by Isaac Delgado Jr, Mitchell Delgado, and Pedrito, followed by My Father’s Eyes, a duet with Eric Clapton.

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Tupac Mantilla

Born: October 21, 1978

Internationally acclaimed Grammy® Nominee Percussionist/Drummer Túpac Mantilla is considered by the critics as a leading voice and versatile referent among the artists of his generation.

His work as a performer, educator, producer and clinician has been highly recognized worldwide and includes appearances in major festivals, institutions and venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Harvard University, Stanford University, The New England Conservatory, Kennedy Center, Berklee College of Music, London's Barbican, The Montreal, North Sea, Perugia, Montreux, Gent, Nice, Tanglewood, Newport Jazz Festivals among many others; as well as several percussion-oriented workshops, trainings and lectures for prestigious multi-national companies, universities and organizations worldwide.​

Don Littleton

Born: September 14

Don Littleton is an accomplished percussionist. His mastery of an enticing array of instruments in his art has uniquely endowed him with the finesse to span many genres, encompassing orchestral, musical theater, rhythm and blues, hip hop, reggae, blues, and is especially proficient in all styles of jazz.

His playing talents include Cajón (box drums), Timbales, Trap Drums, Bongo Drums, Conga Drums, Maracas, Claves, Conga, Cuíca, Djembe, Shekere, and other percussion instruments. A veteran of the Jazz club circuit, Don got his first introduction into music in junior high school and high school. He then took his considerable talents to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was a member of Multi-Jazz Orchestra. There he honed his skills under the tutelage of Alvin Batiste. Don was also a member of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, directed by James Newton. Don has used his talents on numerous recordings, including his debut EP entitled 'Collage' which is a collaboration with his brother, Jeffery Littleton. Past appearances/performances: BET on Jazz, Long Beach Jazz Festival (Performed with the legendary Hank Crawford), Jazz at Drew Jazz Festival (Performed with jazz legend Stanley Turrentine), Monterey Blues Festival, Armenia International Jazz Festival with Gary Kesayan, 10 day tour of Mexico, Three month tour of Korea, Appeared in the movies Dangerous Women and The Little Richard Story. Performed as part of the orchestra in on stage theatrical production "Purlie" (Pasadena Playhouse) starring Loretta Devine. Has collaborated and performed with Roberta Flack, Hank Crawford, Stanley Turrentine, Cannonball Adderly, Pharoah Sanders, and countless other esteemed Jazz and Blues musicians. Recordings: The Littleton Brothers Live with Bobby Watson- Collage (Debut EP), David Dahlsten- Study Your Own Heart, Karl Denson- Blackened Red Snapper, Rick Zunigar- Organ Trio, Roberto Miranda- KB's Studio in Westwood.

Bopa King Carré

Born: January 17, 1918

Bopa King Carre is a deeply spiritual and intuitive creator with much more life experience than his age would imply. He is an extremely versatile and eclectic drummer, master percussionist, improviser, composer, arranger, actor, teacher and always a student. He is among the most explosive and energetic live performers anywhere. Bopa exhibits visionary musicality, deep listening, shocking improvisational talent, formidable technique, a strong sense of time, great stamina and immense stage presence. His constant exploration of the music and rhythms from his life-study, world travel, tremendous performance history, extensive dance club experience and endless inner space-born mystical channeling keep Bopa King Carre naturally sensitive to the dynamics and attitudes of almost any musical situation

Jeffrey Witherell

Born: April 6, 1989

Hailing from Portland, ME, Jeffrey K. Witherell is a unique and fearless artist that is stretching and breaking the boundaries of jazz and contemporary music. His music can be described as a musique concrete/avant garde jazz crossover. JKW spends a large amount of time doing field recordings in the darkest, most abandoned places on the east coast-WWII bunkers, train tunnels, and the middle of the forest. His live performances can only be described as electrifying, intense experiences that are not for the faint of heart, epileptics, or traditionalists. Currently finishing his degree at Manhattan School of Music, JKW studies with the great master John Riley, and before that he learned a great deal from the avant-garde pioneer Bob Gullatti in Boston

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Angel Cachete Maldonado

Born: October 16, 1951

Master percussionist Cachete Maldonado’s contribution to the recognition and advancement of Afro- Caribbean music has garnered him well deserved celebrity status. The 2010 release of “Rumba Boricua Campesina,” (Bata Records) with his ensemble Cachete Maldonado y Los Majaderos, maintains the high standards this innovative musician has established. Angel ‘Cachete’ Maldonado was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on Oct. 16, 1951. His father Rubén, was a respected orchestra bassist which also appeared repeatedly in the early days of local television. Cachete began his musical studies with formal piano lessons, but had an early inclination to percussion and went under the tutelage of drummer Julio ‘Maco’ Rivera

Thom Gossage

Thom Gossage has appeared on numerous c.d. s during his career as a composer and drummer/percussionist. He also directs his critically acclaimed group Other Voices, whose fifth c.d. In Other Words is now available on Songlines recordings. He has performed in numerous improvised music settings including associations with Drew Gress, Benoit Delbecq, Tom Arthurs, Francois Houle, Dave Binney, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Ben Monder, Wolter Weirbos, Steve Swell, and Christine Jensen. His multiple collaborations with renowned musicians and his work with contemporary dance demonstrate his willingness to push the boundaries of his own artistic practice

Konono No.1

Born: 1966

This Congolese musical group has been active since the late 70s, going under various names including Orchestre Tout Puissant Likembe Konono No 1 and L’Orchestre Folklorique T.P. Konono No 1 (the T.P. stands for tout puissant, French for ‘all powerful’). Based in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the group is led by likembé player Mawangu Mingiedi (1933). He assembled a group of amateur musicians and singers from his native tribe, the Bazombo, but attempts to play the acoustic music associated with the likembé (a traditional Congolese thumb piano) were hampered by the ambient noise of a bustling city