No.9 Live X Klavéspardise 02: Kingklavé, Pedrito Martinez + Dj Mickey Perez

The second installment of Amaury Acosta’s three-part residency, Klavéspardise, arrives with a groundbreaking collaboration between two of the most visionary percussionists of their generation: King Klavé and Pedrito Martinez. Together, they present La Rumba del Futuro a bold exploration of rhythm, tradition, and technology. Each artist brings their own station of drums, percussion, samplers, and electronics to create an unprecedented soundscape, fusing folkloric Afro-Cuban heritage with the pulse of the modern world. Honoring the ancestors while reimagining what’s next, this performance marks a new intersection in Afro-Cuban music one that’s never been documented or experienced quite like this before. Born in Havana and revered as a master of Afro-Cuban percussion, Pedrito Martinez has worked with legends including Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting. A Grammy nominee and first-call rumbero, Pedrito’s mastery of the batá drum and his electrifying live energy have made him a global ambassador of Cuban rhythm. King Klavé, the Cuban-American drummer, composer, and producer behind Klavéspardise, continues his mission to merge the ancestral and the avant-garde — pushing the limits of live performance and redefining the sound of New York’s global music scene. Following the performance, Mickey Peréz Brooklyn’s ambassador of tropical disco and Latin dancefloor heat takes the decks for a DJ set that keeps the rhythm moving and the spirits high. Prepare for a seamless blend of Afro-Cuban grooves, soulful house, and diasporic sounds that turn the night into full celebration. Expect a night of raw rhythm, layered textures, and deep cultural resonance a true celebration of where the music has been, and where it’s going next.