Biography

Martine G. Mauro-Wade is an accomplished musician forging a luminous path through the modern music landscape. His expertise in performance, education, and creative development has solidified his place among leading global figures in the performing arts. Most recently, Martine was featured alongside choreographer and creative director Camille A. Brown in The New York Times. The article, titled Keeping the Spirit of Harlem Dance Alive, celebrates Brown as “one of the most visible figures in contemporary dance… working hard to preserve the traditions of Black dance.” Brown’s newest company piece, I AM, made its world premiere at Jacob’s Pillow on July 31st, 2024, with Martine credited as co-composer and drummer.

 

In 2024, Martine made his second Broadway appearance, serving as the drum set sub in Alicia Keys’ Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen. This follows his Broadway debut as the drum set sub for the 7x Tony Award-nominated adaptation of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf in 2022, directed and choreographed by Camille A. Brown.

 

Martine has also held staff and program affiliate positions at NYU Tisch Department of Dance, the SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, and the José Limón Dance Foundation, providing improvised drum set accompaniment across a range of styles including traditional, modern, contemporary, improvisational, and Afrocentric dance.

 

After completing a two-year diploma program at The Collective School of Music, focusing on drum set performance, rhythmic study, and studio recording, Martine earned a Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude) in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music. He has had the privilege of studying under master musicians such as Peter Retzlaff, Ian Froman, Kenny Washington, Vince Cherico, and Keith Carlock. His diverse education, combined with coursework in media studies and a keen interest in global music trends, has shaped a career defined by an expansive exploration of musical styles and narratives.

 

“Driven by a passion to inspire, educate, and unite, I strive to blend tradition with innovation, creating music that transcends boundaries and connects us with culture in its purest form. My focus remains on contributing to a global dialogue through the universal language of music, reflecting a world where art serves the communities it represents.”