- Born
- 1974
Artemisa - Country
- Cuba
- Discography
- 11 albums
Biography
Alex Cuba is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. Alex Cuba was born in 1974 in Artemisa. The music is usually filed under Afro-Cuban jazz. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Agua del pozo” (2007) to “Voces De Mi Familia” (2024). Honours include Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist (2010), Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album (2015) and Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album (2022).
Alexis Puentes (born 1974), better known by his stage name Alex Cuba, is a Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter who sings in Spanish and English. He has won three Juno Awards in his career, with two wins for World Music Album of the Year in 2006 for Humo de Tabaco, and in 2008 for his second album, Agua del Pozo, and one win for Latin Music Recording of the Year in 2026 for Índole. In 2010 he won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. His 2015 album, Healer, earned him a Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. His 2021 album Mendó won the 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2010 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- 2015 Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album
- 2022 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Alex Cuba play?
Alex Cuba is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was Alex Cuba born?
Alex Cuba was born 1974 in Artemisa.
What are Alex Cuba's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Agua del pozo (2007), Alex Cuba (2009), iTunes Live From SoHo (2009), Ruido En El Sistema - Static In The System (2012) and Total (2014).
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