''…a Cuban-Canadian with a 1960s fashion sense and a hollow-body guitar. He led a trio in songs that have affectionate lyrics and genial, lilting grooves that can be as much Brazilian as Cuban. His voice was suave, while his guitar leads had a hint of bluesy bite that he would do well to cultivate. Then again, his label (Caracol, which released his album "Agua del Pozo" last year) might not mind if he turned into a Cuban John Mayer.'' - Jon Pareles — New York Times

''Roaring with rock guitar licks, underpinned by a lacy and oblique but steely Cuban rhythmic structure, Alex Cuba's music supplied proverbial tropical heat in thrillingly unexpected ways'' - Jordan Levin — Miami Herald

''He’s like Marvin Gaye, singing soul to a new generation...'' — Boston Globe