Alex Sandunga is natural from La Habana, Cuba and since is childhood he dev… Read Full Bio ↴Alex Sandunga is natural from La Habana, Cuba and since is childhood he developed the taste for music and found there a way to express himself to his plenitude.

In 1997 he found Alto Voltage, an electric and alive rap group that quickly became one of the most respected - due to its strong opinions - and known in all the country.

Following his strong convictions against social injustice Alex became a member of the Association Hermanos Saíz, Association which helps young artists (musicians, writers, etc) till the age of 35 years. In the Association, he became an activist of a Hip Hop movement considerate the most dared group in the year of 2002 were Alex used to sing strong lyrics describing the situation of the Cuban People, the police harassment and oppression, the racism issues and the agony of a nation who lives with no resources. Since the first official “Cuban Hip Hop Festival” in 1997, Alex has been invited back every year as a special guest artist, sharing the stage with big stars such as Mos-Def, Tony Touch, Danny Hoch, The Roots, Common, Montell Jordan.

His musical and lyrical compositions allied to his great dedication, are enriched with a mix of not only rap music but a fusion with other different Cuban rhythm's embracing even rock, funk, jungle, reggae, blues, dance hall and reggaeton. Reason why the music created by Alex Sandunga have became so popular among the Cuban citizens. Alex has participated in International Festivals such as Habana-Hip Hop (Cuba), Cubadisco (Cuba), Raumanmeri (Finland), Koneisto (Finland), Pori Jazz (Finland), Faces Festival (Finland), Maailma Kylässä (Finland), Kontufest (Finland), Urb Festival (Finland), Sound Dance (Estonia).

Alex is currently promoting his new single A MI ME GUSTA and upcoming new album SIN FRENO releases of Fat Belt Records.

DISCOGRAPHY:
- 2009 Single - A mi me gusta - Fat Belt Records
- 2006 Mariska - Suden Hetki - Warner Music (Finland)
- 2005 Compilation - Gee & Mista - Mobile Riddim Album - Lejalgenes (Estonia)
- 2004 CD - La Pipa De Lague - Indie (Cuba)
- 2003 Compilation - Asere 1 and Asere 2 - Egrem and Agencia Cubana de Rap (Cuba)
- 2002 Compilation - Puños Arriba - Egrem (Cuba)
- 2001 Compilation - Flow Latino - Avoid and Yo Gano (España)

IN THE PRESS: Rolling Stone, New York Time, Vibes, Granma, Juventud Rebelde, Metro, Helsingin Sanomat, Huvudstadbladet.
2006 Alex is mentioned in the book "Cultura y Comunicación Espanjan kielen jatkokurssi" by Kielikoulu Nuevo Mundo Oy