Alex Cuba
Centrepointe Theatre
Thursday, April 30, 2009
at 8:00PM
Winner of the 2008 Juno Award for Best World Music Album, singer-songwriter Alex Cuba’s trademark sweetheart melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is all about, and still deliver plenty of Latin rhythm and mellow sun-drenched sensuality. Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian prefers his vintage Gibson over el sencerro (cowbell) anytime.
Now living in Smithers, B.C., Alex is crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographical journey and is earning him ever-increasing audiences across the country. With a heart as big as his retro ‘fro, Alex takes it all in stride and focuses on what he does best: crafting songs that cut through cultural and linguistic barriers like a machete through sugarcane.
Presented by The Shenkman Arts Centre
