The Pedrito Martinez Group: PASIC 2012 / “Memorias“

The Pedrito Martinez Group performs “Memorias“ at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, held in Austin TX. Members include: Pedrito Martinez, percussion and lead vocals Ariacne Trujillo, piano and lead vocals Alvaro Benavides, bass and background vocals Jhair Sala, percussion and background vocals 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 a