Roberto Rodriguez
New York Recording Artist and Composer
Cuban drummer/percussionist and composer Roberto Rodriguez brings groundbreaking new music through his original musical voice. Roberto Rodriguez draws upon his influences across the board of traditional Cuban music roots to contemporary music in the genres of pop, rock, jazz, world music, avant-garde and classical, making him one of the most versed performers as well as a unique artistic voice. Roberto Rodriguez was born in El Vedado Habana, Cuba. He studied violin, piano and trumpet at Caturla Conservatory of Music in Habana, and trumpet and drumset from his father, trumpeter and arranger Roberto Luis Rodriguez. Roberto began playing professionally drumset at the age of 13 in Miami with his father's ensembles as well as Israel “Cachao “ Lopez. He received full scholarship to the music program at the University of Miami.
Awards
American Music Awards Recipient
Grammy Awards Nominee
Features and Reviews
The New Yorker, The World NPR, All Songs Considered NPR, Modern Drummer, Downbeat Magazine, All About Jazz NY, Washington Post, Jazziz, Vibrations, Signal to Noise, All Music Guide, Boston Globe, Le Monde, The Guardian UK
Roberto Rodriguez has performed and recorded with many great musicians such as
Rufus Wainwright, Joe Jackson, John Zorn, Marc Ribot , Celia Cruz, Israel & . . .