Music Without Borders:  Pedrito Martinez Group
Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Jim & Irene Karp

Music Without Borders: Pedrito Martinez Group

Free MWOB concert featuring Pedrito Martinez, Ahmed Alom, and the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music.

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Showings

Saturday, September 12
8:30 PM Runtime: 1.5 Hours
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Arturo Márquez
Pedrito Martinez
Arr. Ahmed Alom  
Pedrito Martinez
Pedrito Martinez
Arr. Ahmed Alom  
Alejandro García Caturla
Pedrito Martinez/Roberto Baute Sagarra
Arr. Ahmed Alom  
Pedrito Martinez
Arr. Ahmed Alom  
Pedrito Martinez/Tirso Duarte
Arr. Ahmed Alom  

Additional Info

Celebrate the start of the Louisville Orchestra’s upcoming season with a free Music Without Borders concert at Iroquois Amphitheater, bringing the Orchestra and the Louisville community together for an energetic evening of Afro-Cuban music.

The Louisville Orchestra joins forces with Grammy-nominated percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez and his acclaimed band, featuring Sebastian Natal on bass, Manuel Marquez on timbales, Andy Garcia on keyboards and Xito Lowell on trombone.

Born in Havana, Martinez is celebrated for combining the deep traditions of Cuban rumba with jazz, timba and contemporary influences. Led by conductor Ahmed Alom, the Orchestra opens the program with Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, a thrilling orchestral favorite inspired by the elegance and energy of Cuban dance. The evening also features Alejandro García Caturla’s colorful Tres Danzas Cubanas and original songs by Martinez, including Aumba, Ciudadano, Yo Sí Quiero, Dios Mío and La Luna.

Join the Louisville Orchestra for this free community celebration filled with driving percussion, powerful vocals, orchestral energy and infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms.

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This is a general admission event, with entry available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to venue capacity. Registration does not guarantee admission, so early arrival is strongly encouraged. Registration is recommended to receive weather updates, event information, and other important announcements.