In this special uptown collaboration, we will unite with Harlem Stage to present world-renowned Cuban percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez, in a special program that celebrates Martinez's musical path from Afro-Cuban rumba to high-energy timba.
With roots planted in the rumba tradition, Martinez grew up in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Havana, where he would sit for hours, intently watching the aging “rumberos” in the park across from his house, while they played this African-derived, folkloric tradition combining percussion, song, and dance. Since then, Martinez has evolved into a distinctive and inventive musician whose “intention [is] to mine Afro-Cuban folkloric roots in the service of innovative musical ends” (The Wall Street Journal). The ensemble features musicians from throughout Latin America, with Martinez on percussion and lead vocals, Issac Delgado, Jr. on keyboard, Sebastian Natal on bass, Manuel Marquezon percussion, and Xito Lovell on trombone. Join us at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse to experience Martinez’s new work, Rumba Con Fundamento.
In collaboration with Harlem Stage
150 Convent Avenue New York
February 11 & 12 @ 7:30 PM (EST)
Priority Seating: $35
General Seating: $25
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET, know that you must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination (having completed the vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the performance date) AND a booster shot if you are eligible to receive one. If you are not yet eligible for a booster, you must show proof of a negative lab test (from a testing facility only) of a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid test within 12 hours prior to being onsite. Masks are required. Learn More about Harlem Stage safety protocols.