Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Alex Cuba

Defying the typical “Latin music” conventions, Grammy winner Alex Cuba’s self-described “Latin Soul” draws from folk, funk and fretwork that will floor you. His pop hooks and smooth vocals will draw you into the afro-Cuban artist’s world of beauty and sound.  

Born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba was immersed in music at a very young age, joining his father’s (respected guitarist and teacher Valentin Puentes) group of 24 guitarists.  His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul in Cuban music – taking apart the complex arrangements, mixing it with North American influences, adopting the melodic simplicity of pop music, looking to Cuban folk traditions for inspiration – he’s always exploring, always creating something fresh and new, and always, it seems, getting it just right.