World-class. Cuban immigrant. Among the world’s best Afro-Latin hand percussionists. And to top it all off? He just turned 40! Cuban native Pedrito Martinez has quickly become one of the most sought-after session men in the industry. His band, The Pedrito Martinez Group, combines conservatory musical training with raw South American musical talent to produce … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Who Has 32 Fingers, 8 Thumbs, and a Piano?!
The Piano Guys! If you haven’t heard, The Piano Guys have a little something special this holiday season! In a video that has gone viral both on YouTube and Facebook, The Piano Guys prepared Angels We Have Heard On High for one piano and four players (that’s 8 sets of hands!). Check out how they put all of … Continue reading
What Do the Air Force, a Museum, and a Flash Mob Have in Common?
On December 3, 2013, the United States Air Force Band, stationed in Washington, D.C., gave an outstanding flash mob performance at the National Air and Space Museum. Starting with the notes of just a single cellist playing Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, the rest of the ensemble, including members of the famous Air Force Singing … Continue reading
How’s Your Pentatonic Singing?!
World renown singer, composer, conductor, and arts advocate Bobby McFerrin wowed an audience at the World Science Festival in 2009 with his demonstration of the power of the pentatonic scale. For more information on Bobby McFerrin, visit http://www.bobbymcferrin.com. Continue reading