Singer-songwriter Alex Cuba is on the vanguard, crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographical journey. Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian prefers his vintage Gibson over el sencerro (cowbell) anytime. His debut CD with the Alex Cuba Band, Humo De Tabaco, earned him a Juno award for World Music Album in 2006, with the single "Lo Mismo Que Yo," featuring Ron Sexsmith. After a musical and spiritual evolution, Cuba returned to the studio, this time with co-producer Joby Baker of Victoria, to record and release Agua Del Pozo under his own Caracol Records imprint. Acclaimed for its blend of tempo, instrumentation and songwriting, the album is a clear evolution from the debut, punctuated by the introduction of Alex's electric guitar. Agua earned Alex his second Juno Award for Best World Music album. The opening track of the album, "Amor Infinito," is a brief excursion into tropicalia, mixed with slow-burning soul. The vibe continues with the bouncey "De Camino." "Lamento" is a strikingly dark rock number, while "Vampiro" channels Stevie Wonder at his early 70s psychedelic peak. Alex's gift for balladry shines on the gentle romance of "Si Pero No" and the jazzy "Mariposa." Alex has also recently collaborated with Nelly Furtado for her Spanish language debut album Mi Plan (My Plan), being released worldwide this month. The creative chemistry between Alex, Nelly and James Bryan was magical and resulted in multiple co-writes, including the first single - "Manos Al Aire" (Hands in the Air). Cuba's third album, a self-titled project, is slated for an October Canadian release and a Spring 2010 U.S. release. With a heart as big as his retro 'fro, Cuba takes it all in stride and focuses on what he does best: crafting songs that cut through linguistic and cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane.

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2009 Tour Dates
Sep 24 Parish @ House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep 25 Levitt Pavilion Arlington, Texas
Sep 26 Stubb’s BBQ Indoors Austin, Texas
Oct 1 Saint Rock Hermosa Beach, California
Oct 2 The Mint Los Angeles, California
Oct 3 The New Parish Oakland, California
Oct 6 Dakota Jazz Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 7 Rumba Room Chicago, Illinois
Oct 10 Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Oct 13 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 8 The Queens Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nov 10 The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia
Nov 12 Key City Theatre Cranbrook, British Columbia
Nov 13 The Langham Theatre Kaslo, British Columbia
Nov 14 Local 522 Calgary, Alberta
Nov 17 The Basement Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nov 18 The Exchange Regina, Saskatchewan
Nov 19 Park Theatre Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nov 21 Lincoln Alexander Centre Hamilton, Ontario
Nov 26 Zaphod Beeblebrox Ottawa, Ontario
Nov 27 L’Astral Montreal, Quebec
Nov 28 Market Hall Performing Arts Centre Peterborough, Ontario

2010
Jan 22 Lester Centre of the Arts Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Jan 23 REM Lee Theatre Terrace, British Columbia
Feb 4 Arden Theatre St Albert, Alberta
Feb 5 Empress Theatre Fort MacLeod, Alberta
Feb 6 Empress Theatre Fort MacLeod, Alberta
Apr 7 Sean O’Sullivan Theatre, Centre For the Arts, Brock U St Catharines, Ontario
Apr 9 The Living Arts Centre Mississauga, Ontario
Apr 14 Centennial Theatre Sherbrooke, Quebec
Apr 15 Salle Mechatigan Sainte-Marie de Beauce, Quebec
Apr 17 Salle Saguenay Saguenay, Quebec