Bata - Iya
Bold bata drums made in collaboration with the legendary Pedrito.
LP Bata
LP | Bata - Iyá, Itótele, Okónkolo
LP artists Michael Spiro, Remy Spiro and Joey De Leon perform traditional songs to the Orisha Osain. LP Batá Drums feature precision-made, gracefully tapered Siam Oak shells that create remarkable tones and great projection. They are available in three traditional sizes: Iyá (large), Itótele (medium), Okónkolo (Small).
LP | Bata - Iyá, Itótele, Okónkolo
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Artist
Pedro Pablo "Pedrito" Martinez
Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba. Since settling in New York City, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Tedeshi Trucks, Dave Matthews, Sting and many more. He has also contributed to well over 75 albums.
Pedrito was a founding member of Yerba Buena and has recorded two albums with them. He has also released two solo albums as band leader. The first one was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The second album, Habana Dreams, was recorded in Cuba and featured Ruben Blades, Isaac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, and Angelique Kidjo.
In 2019, Pedrito recorded a duo album with Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and Quincy Jones as the Executive Producer. Later that year, Pedrito and Eric Clapton recorded and performed a new arrangement of Clapton’s song, My Father’s Eyes.