Pedrito Martinez (born September 12, 1973) is a Cuban-American percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Currently based in the New York City area, as a sideman he has performed or recorded with notable artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades, James Taylor, Paquito d'Rivera,and Sting, among others. A founding member of the band Yerba Buena, he has released two albums with the group. The band's 2003 debut, President Alien, was nominated for the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, while their second album, Island Life in 2005, peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.