Alex Cuba is a Cuban-Canadian, Grammy-winning, singer-songwriter who is not your traditional musical artist. He was born in Artemisa, Cuba and at a young age, he was introduced to music through his father’s guitarist group. He would go on to make music his career and win multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in 2022, marking a significant achievement in his musical journey.
Cuba is typically a solo act, but when he uses a band, it normally includes a guitar, a bass, percussion, and brass instruments. His voice is unique and his blended style of Latin music, rock, and pop makes for a special listening experience for his listeners.
During the week of October 14, 2024, the students and faculty were fortunate enough to have Mr. Cuba come to our campus as a part of the Artist-in-Residence program that Mr. Ned Reade created. As a part of the experience, certain classes attended a workshop on Thursday, October 17, and students were able to listen to and ask questions about Alex Cuba’s life and music. While those discussions were insightful and energizing, the real excitement came on Friday, October 18, when instead of having chapel before lunch, we students attended a mini-concert in the Gardiner Theater, where Mr. Cuba played a few of his most popular songs. The concert was a nice change in our routine and, as students, we are appreciative of this opportunity and the time, life lessons, and stories that Mr. Cuba shared with us during the week.
by Hunter Baran ’25