The Pedrito Martinez Group: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Feb. 20, 2019, Felix Contreras Something happens when you get a chance to see AfroCuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez perform. First of all, his smile radiates. It s hard to imagine someone happier than he is to make music in front of people; and as we saw during his turn behind Bob Boilen s desk, he mesmerizes with this almost otherworldly talent on congas. His hands can be a blur because they move so quickly. To the untrained eye, it s hard to see exactly what he is doing to draw out the sounds he d