Alex Cuba feat. Silvana Estrada, Dividido Review

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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 two Juno Awards for World Music Album of the Year: in 2006, for Humo de Tabaco, and in 2008 for his second album, Agua del Pozo. 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. Cuba’s upcoming seventh studio features six duets with Latin singers and songwriters, including emerging star Silvana Estrada and Cuban legend Omara Portuondo. Engineered by John ‘Beetle” Bailey and recorded in Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Spain. Cuba is at the helm of every instrument and has adopted a more minimalistic feel to the overall creative process of music-making. His full-length album will be released in September of 2019. Until then, listeners can enjoy “Dividido” featuring Silvana Estrada, a young, talented singer from Mexico.

Overview

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Dividido

Author

Seamus Fitzpatrick

March 29, 2019

In Short

Dividido (single)

Details

Release Date: March 22, 2019

Label

Caracol Records

Length

3:34 minutes

Cuba and Estrada are infectious; their duet is well-balanced and offers a message of hope and unity.

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9.2

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Adorned with acoustic guitar used in a percussive rhythmic approach, Cuba illustrates a beautiful melody, while both vocalists Cuba and Estrada create a beautiful sonic-scape of tolerance and love. Cuba journeyed to Mexico to create this self-produced project. He witnessed the growing movement of Latin pride among young musicians and fans, with a special interest in Latin American folk arts. The combination of young and mature featured artists on the record illustrates the continuity of the canción Latinoamericana, of genres like trova, bolero, son, guajira and the influences that the music has had on the jazz and pop canon. Cuba portrays the best of what collaboration brings to the table, Cuba and Estrada are inspired and create an uplifting message with “Dividido.” The easy-going melody coupled with the important message make for a memorable listen. That’s the short of it!

9.2

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