Coming to the St. John’s Arts and Culture Center on July 5th, will be Latin Grammy and JUNA Award Alex Cuba, performing with his full band. Born Alex Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba, Alex was exposed to music from a young age. He joined his father’s group of 24 guitarists, before studying electric and upright bass, touring nationally and internationally. He moved to British Colombia in 1999, where he recorded his first album with his brother Adonis, titled “Morumba Cubana”. Alex then released his first solo album in 2006 called “Humo de Tobaco”, which earned him the Juno award for World Music Album of the Year. Alex has released “Agua Del Pozo” in 2007, “Alex Cuba” in 2009, “If you Give me Love” in 2010, “Ruido En El Sistema” in 2012, “Healer” in 2016, and “Lo Unico Constante” in 2017. His work so far has earned him international acclaim and awards such as Best Singer-Songwriter at the Latin Grammy Awards, and Socan Hagood Hardy Award for outstanding achievement in Jazz and World Music.
On Friday, July 5, you are invited to arrive early, from around 4:00-6:15 pm to enjoy food from around the world, served at the Tombolo Multicultural Festival’s food tent on the ACC lawn, and then stay for an incredible performance from Alex Cuba and his band on the main stage at 7:00 pm.
Tickets for Alex Cuba have been on sale since Wednesday, May 22 at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office (729-3900) and online at www.artsandculturecentre.com. Tickets are priced at $25 each for general admissions and a discounted $20 for students and children.