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LOS ANGELES - AstroBug -- ®Grammy Award-winning artist, Alex Cuba releases brand new music on February 7, 2025 in time for Valentine's Day and coinciding with the launch of a tour of the United States.

Cuban/Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba announces the release of the first single for his upcoming 2025 album. "El Día Más Triste" is about transforming hurt into understanding. Feelings of love are joyous, wondrous events in our lives, spontaneous and beautiful. Its shadow side, those moments of betrayal, hurt and emptiness are no less important in how they create growth and urgency in our lives. "El Día más Triste"shows the depth of sorrow, the pain of a ruptured relationship, and the process of rumination and inner conflict surrounding the confusion. "Es Amor" (its love) Alex remarks in the chorus at the conclusion of his self-reflection. An equally poignant part of our Valentine's Day celebration is that side of love, that when it is missing, leaves a hole in our hearts.

The video was filmed in Miami with Cuban director Yeandro Tamayo. Warm intimacy invites the viewer into his healing journey through sad moments.

Alex Cuba's U.S. Tour --- No More Empty Words ---At the heart of his ability to charm anything that breathes is Alex's mastery of a deeper, more important language. The dude speaks joy. And it doesn't matter if it's Tito Puente joy or Stevie Wonder joy; it's contagious. It shines through songs he's co-written with Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz. It's the north star of his compositions.

Wherever his songs start their journey–in the land of lust, deep affection, or even melancholy–they know where they're headed. Their path leads to a deep, shimmering gladness that everyone wishes was their native tongue. It's this undeniable exuberance, expressed with masterful musicianship that has catapulted Alex to the highest levels of global critical acclaim. It's what led this fiercely independent artist to 2 Juno awards, 4 Latin Grammys, and a 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album.

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Just like his songs elicit "la-la-las" from audiences without a translator, they woo critics without a middleman. The magic he makes with melody and rhythm can't be held back. Because in the end, whether in times of trouble or celebration, people everywhere want to go where Alex's songs are going: to an unconditional sense of home, belonging, and bliss.

U.S. TOUR DATES
February 11/12 - Seattle, WA, Jazz Alley
February 14 - Corvallis, OR
February 15 - Portland, OR, Old Church
February 18 - Beverly Hills, CA, Vibrato
February 20 - Oakland, CA, Yoshi's
March 21 - Mamaroneck, NY, Emelin Theatre
March 22 - Queens, NY, Kupferberg Centre for the Arts
March 23 - Baltimore, MD, Creative Alliance
March 26 - Orlando, FL, Judson's Live
March 28 - Gainesville, FL, University of Florida
March 29 - Fort Myers, FL, Alliance for the Arts
March 30 - Memphis, TN, Buckman Center for the Arts
April 2 - Decatur, GA, Eddies Attic
April 3 - Birmingham, AL, Alys Stephens Center
April 4 - La Grange, GA, Purelife Studios
April 5 - Cary, NC, Cary Arts Center

Though raised in Artemisa, an hour outside of Havana, Alex Cuba's artistry is as far-flung as the place he has settled and lived for over fifteen years: Smithers, BC, 14 hours north of Vancouver. His music at once incorporates his roots and is a unique amalgam of styles, having collaborated with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Ron Sexsmith and Nelly Furtado; and bringing together melodies, pop-soul hooks, and rock chords in songs that may seem to bear little resemblance to traditional Cuban form.

A forward-thinking, indie-minded artist, Alex has amassed a steadily growing following among critics and fans. He has over 20 awards and nominations to his name, including four Latin Grammys, two Juno Awards, and, in 2022, his first Grammy Award from a total of four career Grammy nominations.

Alex carries his Cuba within, incorporating subtle jazz influences gained from his early years as a bass player in Cuba. His tasteful, sophisticated chords and lyrics express his poetry in an undeniably Cuban way. His growing body of work defines a unique musical place in the Latin diaspora.

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Established in 2005, Caracol Records was founded in response to the trade restrictions placed on Cuba, which extended to Cuban citizens. Though already living in Canada, Alex's debut album was unable to be licensed to a major label, leading to the establishment of his imprint responsible for releasing all of his work from 2007 onward.

Listen to "El Día Más Triste" WAV  MP3

Social Media & Links:
https://www.alexcuba.com/
YouTube www.youtube.com/123alexcuba
Live Solo Performance (copy and paste) – https://youtu.be/7MZPAlzRrG0


The National Documentary - CTV Canada AM – http://ctv.news/g2dE2JC W5
Documentary – https://youtu.be/o8sxJIMAHiI


Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexCubaMusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamalexcuba
Twitter [ X] www.twitter.com/alexcuba

Media Accolades:
"...Best performance - Alex Cuba."
National Post
"Staying true to his Spanish language Folk-Funk-Rock hybrid has paid off."
Billboard
"Wicked guitar, undeniably soulful vocals. His package is simple and he wears it well"
popmatters.com
"He's like Marvin Gaye singing soul to a new generation"
Boston Globe
"A master at conveying emotions through songs."
Vancouver Sun
"(Alex) Cuba is a groundbreaking figure, which may say something about the process of giving roots music a cosmopolitan polish"
Nashville Scene
"Sublime is, a consummately crafted and beautiful offering"
Sounds and Colours