Pedrito 11-3/4" Conga
Hand drums crafted for one of this generation's premier percussionists.
Part ID: LP806T-PM
$749.99
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Product Overview
Pedrito Martinez is an amazing, multi-talented force and a Grammy-nominated band leader with an irresistibly charismatic voice. This 11-3/4' Conga is outfitted with handpicked rawhide heads, LP's patented Top-Tuning Comfort Curve II rims, reinforced LP Heart side plates, 5/16" diameter tuning lugs, and LP ProCare shell protectors. The stunning deep cut Mango shell and stained mocha offer a distinctive look worthy of their namesake. *
- 30" tall Deep cut Mango shell
- Handpicked rawhide heads
- Top-Tuning Comfort Curve II rim
- 5/16" Tension rods with Patented LP ProCare Shell Protectors
- Stained Mocha finish with Chrome plated hardware
Pedrito Martinez Signature Congas
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.
