PAULINE ROBERTS
vibraphone | drums | vocals
THE ART BEHIND THE MUSIC
Pauline Roberts, an Argentine percussionist, singer, and composer based in NYC, passionately pioneers the expansion of percussion across diverse genres through interdisciplinary collaborations. Focused on the vibraphone, drums, and vocals, she draws inspiration from her classical music training, aiming to spotlight her instruments in pop, electronics and jazz/rock.
In her childhood, Pauline envisioned her favorite TV character—a woman wielding drumsticks. This spontaneous visualization has remained a guiding force throughout her journey. It's no surprise that her present-day muses are female bandleaders and solo percussionists.
Though Pauline's journey may seem deeply personal, she acknowledges the profound impact of individual actions on others. She firmly believes that music and the arts serve as the ultimate unifying force for humanity, transforming personal expression into a universally shared experience. This underscores the significance of collaboration and community in her creative endeavors.
ABOUT PAULINE
Pauline Roberts is a New York-based percussionist, singer, and composer transforming her classical percussion and avant-garde jazz training into experimental pop. Originally from Buenos Aires, she’s the first woman in 18 years to graduate from Argentina’s National University of Arts in percussion and later earned her MM Performer-Composer degree at The New School (NYC).
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With support from the National Arts Foundation (AR), she commissioned new works for vibraphone and electronics, culminating in her debut solo album, Nuevas Músicas Para Vibráfono y Electrónica, released on February 25, 2025.
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Pauline has toured her album and led masterclasses across the US, Canada, Argentina, Panamá, Honduras, Perú and Australia, serving as faculty at Marimbafest 2024. She has also performed at PASIC 2023 and the Parsons Benefit Gala(2023), and premiered an original work at Sweetwater Studios. A two-time Hit Like a Girl finalist and LATAM ambassador, she has collaborated on numerous recordings, including Billy Martin’s La Gran Seducción soundtrack.
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She is the percussionist for The Furious Bongos, a touring Frank Zappa cover band that features Chad Wackerman—one of Zappa’s original drummers—as a recurring guest. Her interpretation of The Black Page #1 led to an interview with Frank Zappa’s archivist. Amongst other collaborations, she is also the vibraphonist and timbal sub for Lulada Club, NYC’s all-female salsa band featured in Rolling Stone.
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Pauline is sponsored by Marimba One, BlueHaus Mallets, and TRX Cymbals.
