Alex Sandunga (born November 26, 1976) is a Cuban rapper, actor and producer, who is known for his eclectic musical career which is always in experimentation and movement. He is currently living in Helsinki, Finland. In 1997 he founded Alto Voltage NAE, an electric and alive rap group that was known by its strong opinions. He became a member of the Asociación Hermanos Saíz, which supports young artists, i.e. musicians and songwriters. In the association, he became an activist of a hip hop movement and used rather daring lyrics while describing issues such as oppression, racism issues and agony of the people of Cuba.
Co-operation and touring
While touring around Cuba with Alto Voltaje NAE and performing on television as well, Sandunga got connected with more people in the music industry. In 2004, the band made a three-month tour in Finland, which also became the country he settled in during 2005.
During the past years Sandunga, apart from his own music, has been working in co-operation with various kinds of artists, such as the Finnish rapper Mariska. He has visited many festivals (Habana-Hip Hop, Cubadisco, Raumanmeren Juhannus, Koneisto Koneisto, Pori Jazz, Faces Festival, Maailma kylässä, Kontufest, Urb Festival, Sound Dance, Poesía y Rap) in Cuba, Finland, Estonia and Spain (Canary Islands) and shared stages with artists like Mos Def, The Roots and Tony Touch. Sandunga is working on his new album now.
Discography
Studio album
2015: Alex Sandunga 2009: Sin Freno
EP 2012: Quiero Quiero
Singles
2009: "A Mi Me Gusta" 2011: "Quiero Quiero" 2013: "Déjala" 2013: "Mundo de Prisa"
Collaborations
2014: "Mi Chica Canela (Marquita)" feat Juno & J. Karjalainen 2014: "Gardens" feat Tuigu 2014: "Bospor Dilara" feat Tuigu 2011: "Ella No Quiere Saber Na" feat Soul Back 2010: "Karnaval" feat Orkasmo 2006: "Grita Con Migo" feat Mariska 2005: "Mucha Carga" feat Gee & Mista 2004: "La Pipa De Lague" feat Alto Voltaje 2002: "Hasta Cuando Es Esto" feat Miki Flow 2001: "Abreme Tu Puerta" feat Payo Malo, Dilema
References
External links Alex Sandunga on MySpace Alex Sandunga at Reverb Nation