Press
“He’s like Marvin Gaye, singing soul to a new generation…”
(Boston Globe)
“...a triumph...”
(LA Times)
"You'll fall in love with Cuba's untamed voice. Even if you don't understand a lick of what he's saying, you'll feel him."
(New York Post)
"...owes more to acoustic soul men like Bill Withers and James Taylor than to the Buena Vista Social Club."
(Time Out Chicago)
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Artist Information
Alex Cuba. The name leaves no doubts where this fabulous artist hails from – but don’t mistake him and limit his music to only Cuban rhythms. He has freed himself from rules and norms and presents his very own style of Latin mixed with Soul-, Pop- and Rock influences. Already at an early age he fell in love with the stage and discovered his passion for music, studying guitar, bass, tres and various percussions as a teenager. His ambition and work ethic earn him cooperations with Roberto Fonseca and Javier Zalba (Buena Vista Social Club), but it was his move to Canada, more than a mere change of location for him, that took him to new musical spheres and boosted his career.
Following a joint album with his twin brother Adonis ("Morumba Cubana"), which received a West Coast Music Award and a Canadian Independent Music Award, he released his solo debut "Humu De Tabaco" in 2005. It featured appearances by well-known artists such as Jason Mraz and Ron Sexsmith. From then on the young musician has been on an incomparable run, spoilt by success:
·His single "Lo Mismo Que Yo" (feat. Ron Sexsmith) charted in the Top 20 at BBC Radio2
·2006 "Humu De Tabaco" won the Juno Award (CAN)
·2007 Release of the second album "Agua Del Pozo"
·2008 Juno Award for the new album and "Indie" Award for Favourite World Music Artist at Canadian Music Week
·"Agua Del Pozo":- #1 of iTunes U.S. Latin Tropical Album Charts - #7 of iTunes U.S. Latin Album Charts
·Single "Amor Infinito":- "iTunes Single of the Week" in Canada, U.S. Latin/World and Japan
·2008 Recording of his exclusive album "Live in Soho" for iTunes
He also excites on stage, with sold-out tours in the U.S., performing at SXSW (South By Southwest Festival) in Austin (Texas) and renowned music exhibition WOMEX in Sevilla (2008) where he delivered one of the most impressing showcases. During his career he has played alongside such artists as Seu Jorge (Central Park Summerstage), Feist or Cesaria Evora.
Next year Alex Cuba will make his presence felt in Europe as well, presenting his current album and turning German, Austrian and Swiss stages into places of pure lust for life.
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| Origin: | Canada / Cuba |
| Style: | Cuban Soul Rock, Latin, Singer/Songwriter |
| Label: | Caracol Records / EMI Music Canada |
| Current Album: | Agua Del Pozo (2007) |
| Touring Party: | 3 (on stage) +1 |
| Touring Period: | May, Summer 2010 |
| Territory: | Germany, Austria, Switzerland |
| Booker: | georg@prime-tours.com |
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