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- This Latinx Heritage Month Tiny Desk is celebrating with an 'El Tiny' takeover, featuring a wide array of artists from all corners of Latinidad.
Felix Contreras | October 4, 2023
Alex Cuba starts his turn behind the Tiny Desk with the barest of musical essentials: a percussive guitar rhythm, the soft scratch of a güiro and a miniature choir. "Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)," a lament for his hometown, sets a deliberate slow burn for this performance.
Alex Cuba's superpower is his undeniable charm as he weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that not only call to mind his native Cuba but anywhere an acoustic guitar and engaging voice command attention. "De Camino'' offers a good case in point. Propelled by bass, drums and congas, the deeply personal love song is full of celebration - Cuba's guitar and light hand percussion remind us that we are, in fact, in the Caribbean.
"Chekere" is named for the Afro-Cuban instrument made of a dried-out gourd covered by beads used in all types of Cuban music. The song's soft beginning evolves into a percussion-inspired explosion before Alex Cuba segues into a delicate love song dedicated to his wife, "Sarah."
SET LIST
"Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)"
"De Camino"
"Chekere"
"Sarah"
MUSICIANS
Alex Cuba: guitars, vocals
Yoser Rodríguez: bass
Alain Bergé: drums
Javier García: vocals, minor percussion
Roberto Vizcaino Jr.: percussion
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras, Suraya Mohamed
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Alanté Serene
Audio Assistant: Ted Mebane
Photographer: Catie Dull
Tiny Desk Team: Maia Stern, Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #tinydesk #alexcuba
I met Alex right away when he arrived on Canadas coast. He was so young. He hardly spoke English. He would sit and play the instruments in my guitar shop. His talent was staggering. One day he asked to borrow a guitar to make a demo. I thought only a good hearted person could play like this young man. So I loaned him the guitar. I was right about him. God smiles when he plays. A good person and tremendous talent.
And because you took that chance I’m sure you gave him the confidence boost to never give up look at him now! Super cool story! (:
Nothing but good comes when you let your love light SHINE!
Great story and I'm glad you saw it in your heart to loan him that guitar!
Thanks for sharing how you and Alex met, interacted and bonded back in the day. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 12th September 2024.
I am 100% African, from Sudan, and when I hear Cuban music, I consider myself Cuban
Alex Cuba representing small town BC, Canada! Music feels like sunshine but he lives in a tiny mountain town known for its heavy snow and long winter.
I love Tiny Desk Concerts. Between seeing some of my favorite bands in a new light and being exposed to a ton of new music, this is a much view for me.
Can't understand much as I don't really speak Spanish but I absolutely loved every bit of sound and second of this set. Alex has the voice of an Angel as well, everybody looks like they had the funnest time performing
Love to see these great artists I haven't even heard of
I really like this tropical version of Lenny Kravitz
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bruh 😂
😂😂😂
Con razón me gusta Alex jejeje
@@lucyi7756 Es que a quién no le gusta el Lenny? ¡Una belleza!
The Latin rhythm is so joyful. 👏👏👏
Que belleza encontrar a Alex cuba en el Tiny.... a disfrutar.
This lovely rhythm makes me desperate for someone to dance with.
Start the waterfall
Gracias infinitas a nuestros ancestros ,que nos han dejado tanto sabor !!
todos los cubanos en todas partes del mundo dando like aquí 🇨🇺
Soy chileno, pero le doy like, good music.
Alex que orgullosa de ser cubana me haces sentir sabor y belleza linda letras mucho talento
What a solar moment Thanks Alex and Friends and many thanks to NPR for continuing to flood us with wonderful music !
Months ago I went to his concert here in Miami, it was just simply amazing. Such a talented musician and songwriter. I’m so glad he brought the same musicians to the Tiny Desk, they are amazing as well. Buenísimo Alex 👏🏼
This is easily one of my favorite tiny desks!
Grande Alex Cuba, grande!
Music to my ears! I learned Spanish from someone from Cuba.
This only added to my enjoyment of this talented singer and his band. Bravo! Thanks for the introduction, Tiny Desk.
Me encantó la banda, su musicalidad, sus letras, la interpretación de la voz, los coros y los arreglos musicales. Hermosa propuesta y proyecto musical con fusión de la música cubana con identidad propria. Gracias también a Tiny Desk porpermitir descubrir y difundir a estos grandes artistas.
Great band and hats off to the audio engineer - this mix is a masterclass.
What a great concert from an artist I never knew! This is part of why I love Tiny Desk ❤
My excitement when I got this notification ! 😁
Conga break @ 3:11 was tasty and the drummer knew it. 🔥
The beauty of the chord progression @ 15:31 - 15:36 😌❤
Love timestamps, thanks.
Agreed! They’re all loving that special magic when everyone in the band is a collaborative percussionist, (guitar/bass, too), where the simplest yet perfect fills (and the face-melting ones 18:07!) allow the vocals to joyfully float!
DUDE totally
Que buen musico es Alex Cuba. Que gusto da que haya participado en el Tiny Desk! Saludos Alex!
Bellísimo!!!
Mi corazón sonríe, Alex x Tiny Desk
It was about time they got him there 👏🏻
Long overdue for a Tiny Desk imho❤
love it. great vocal and very tasty guitar playing.
Tiny desk concerts are the most amazing idea for musicians
I first saw Alex Cuba over 10 years ago and he blew me away. We met after the show with his band and they were the coolest, nicest guys. It's amazing to see him on Tiny Desk now. Bravo Alex, felicidades!!
This is amazing!! I'd love to see Yussef Dayes on here too, especially after the release of Black Classical Music!!!
Amazing.. Love Alex and his music
That's a beautiful Gibson CS-356 model to pair the great music
Bravo Maestro Alex Cuba ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Arte en su mejor expresión! Gracias
Amo su vozzzz que lindo que haya llegado a Tiny
Joya de la música latinoamericana!! Los mejores deseos para vos y toda tu gente! Bendiciones!
Love Alex Cuba, such a talent!!
My boy made it!!
omg que ricura de vibracion en el alma
I was at an Alex concert a few years ago in my city, Ensenada, México. He is an incredible musician and singer! Thank's Tiny Desk Concerts!
He's an amazing musician. I've seen him several times. He has earned a few Juno awards.
Great concert, great performance. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 12th September 2024.
Alex Cuba is so good. I've been a fan for years. Glad to see him at the Tiny Desk finally.
Casi que nooo!! ❤ Solo faltabas tu Alex.
Este tiny desk lo esperaba desde hace muchísimo tiempo 🎉❤
Cantante 💯
Su voz es super agradable, sus letras poemas, su musica Ritmica pero muy relajante! En fin , Merecido exito para este gran Músico..y musicos Cubanos !!! ❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶
Maravilloso concierto.
Exactamente
I saw him live in BC, Canada in 2015 and he was awesome, and very personable when meeting the audience afterwards. Muchas felicidades :D Gracias por compartir tu pasión con el mundo, y por escoger terminar tu set con 'Sarah'.
Go Alex Go. You deserve this.
Había esperado tanto este artista en este maravilloso espacio!!❤❤ Gracias Tiny Desk
Me encanta Alex Cuba, merece mucho más reconocimiento. Qué bonito Tiny Desk
Caught it quick 😎❤️
Alex sings with heart and soul, you can really feel it. What a beautiful artist, his connection with the band mates is strong too. Saw him play live in September and I was so moved!
Como me gusta! Good luck with your music. Give me a shout if you come to Europe. Saludos desde Holanda y España
Que maravilla!! ❤ y la emoción de ver y oir a @javiergarcia de nuevo
❤❤❤❤ alexxxxxx amoooooo tu música, tus letras, me emociona demasiado esta recopilación 🎉🎉🎉🎉
What a great sound!
@iamalexcuba is one of the most gifted live acts I’ve ever seen. His vocal control is sensational, has an absolutely incredible grip on the crowd (even when 95% of the crowd doesn’t speak Español) and writes songs that you want your entire family to sing along to.
Buena Música Carajo, con Amor y Color Caribe!!
Necesito ver a Pororó en Tiny Desk!!
Lo escuché por primera vez en Ensenada, Baja California. Ojalá cumpla, su promesa de regresar.
La Habana es una ciudad...hembra!!! 🇨🇺 Thank you for this NPR & Alex
Mi músico favorito de esta generación ❤
Este ritmo tan regordete y tan güeno no lo trajimos desde la península, te lo digo yo. Saludos desde la Andalucía profunda so máquinas.🎶
Roberto Vizcaino Jr should have his own Tiny Desk
Yes! So smooth.
que lindo descubrimiento musical, lo conocía...pero, ya me encanta! Salud por ta buena música afro antillana
This is Gold ❤️
Poor fin!
Que feliz me hace ver Alex Cuba en Tiny Desk. Lo esperaba con ansias!
❤ maravilloso ❤ anhelo escucharle en concierto ❤ outstanding performance ❤
I would do anything to go to one of these concerts
Me encantó.
Like always !!! So beautiful mi querido Ale !!! Bravo por Sarah también !!! Love you guys so much !!! Gracias !!! ✨🙏🏻❤️🎶
yesterday I attended to his concert in Madrid! It was amazing !
Que bueno ver música cubana en Tiny!!!!
uno de mis artistas favoritos buena presentación.
Npr has made me discovered so many good artists. Plus the version on here always hits different
Thank u NPR for the talent that u bring on your platform … I would like to put a special request for conexión divina
Buena música con Alex cuba...
saw Alex Cuba at Jammin Java years ago! 🤩
love this makes me move 🥹
Love it!))💃🎶 the rhythms are so captivating )
❤
Saw him live a few years ago! Just as captivating!
I'm combing through these tiny desk shows and watching the low views. They are the best
Legend!
Amazing as always, amigo! And the band was super tight! Great performance! You and your music bring so much joy to all those who listen to it. Gracias
Bravoo ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Me encanta!!!💕💕💕
Toda una experiencia ❤
I really love how you take the songs and the artist to the next level 🔥🔥❤
Alex Cuba, the Carlos Vives of the Caribbean.
Grande, Alex!
Awesome!!!
La pura sabrosura! Pero que belleza de musica
I love it 👏🔥
Não conhecia o artista e já me apaixonei na primeira música 😍🤍🇧🇷
Bravo Alex !! Estas llenando el mundo de Alegría 🎉
Greetings to everyone and love. This is a soul song, all of it. Cuban origins with instruments. But if only you could get it. This is pure sarcasm 😂 about life. It can only be enjoyed with friends. Too strong feelings all around you could cry of happiness. Thank Tiny Desk. Love is all around ❤around ❤❤
Free advertising 😂❤
I know more friends will answer my comment. We stick together o
Esto es exactamente lo que necesitaba y estaba esperando.
I miss La Habana so much. What a beautiful way to unite those two countries that couldn‘t be closer, but more different. ❤️