Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba plays live locally, July 14, 15, and 18
Drawing on jazz, pop soul, and rock, the artist has multiple JUNO, Grammy, and Latin Grammy nods to his name
Alex Cuba was raised in Cuba and now calls Smithers, B.C. home. Photo by Eduardo Rawdriguez
Alex Cuba appears live at the Kay Meek Arts Centre July 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm PDT and at the African Descent Festival July 18 at 5:15 pm PDT.
CUBAN-CANADIAN artist Alex Cuba, who has two JUNO and four Latin Grammy awards to his name, along with three Grammy nominations, has announced three local live shows.
Born and raised in Artemisa, an hour outside of Havana, Cuba has lived in Smithers, B.C. for the last 15 years. He has collaborated with artists such as Ron Sexsmith and Nelly Furtado, while on his recently released eighth studio album, Mendó, he features Lila Downs (on “Mundo Nuevo”) and also commissioned a 13-piece horn band from his native country.
Mendó features the singer’s first English single and video in more than five years. Having spent his early years as a bass player in Cuba, he also draws upon jazz for his sound, along with pop soul and rock.
Cuba appears in West Vancouver at the Kay Meek Arts Centre July 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm PDT and at the African Descent Festival (live and online) on July 18 at 5;15 pm PDT.
For more information, see alexcuba.com.
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