Alfredo Rodríguez, a Cuban singer and composer who enjoys great popularity in our country. He was born on November 29th in Havana in the 1950s.

He studied singing with the Italian professor Sisco Francha and furthered his musical career at the Amadeo Roldán Theater (Calzada y D, Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución, Havana). His professional career began in 1968 on Cuban television. In 1969, he was assigned to host the famous program “Buenas Tardes,” gaining great acclaim for his appearances in Cuban media.

Her performances of her own songs led to a rapid rise to popularity, some of which quickly became hits, such as “Empapado de sudor” and “Que me encapricho,” also breaking into the Latin American songbook. Her repertoire is varied and explores genres of Cuban and international popular music, primarily focusing on romantic songs.

Throughout his artistic career, Alfredo Rodríguez has had the satisfaction of winning the “Gironasol Award” eight times, awarded by popular vote by the magazine “Opina” to the most outstanding artists of each year in Cuba.

Alfredo Rodríguez is known for achieving what is truly a spectacle in his performances, not only through the perfect stage design, but also through the lighting and sound design, the musical balance, and the representation of young musicians performing with young orchestras. In the artist’s concerts, a double spectacle is created: one offered by the host and the other by the audience, where joy and enjoyment of the performance are evident.

Alfredito, as he is affectionately known by the Cuban people, has toured throughout Cuba, becoming the most popular solo male singer in his country and one of those who has sold out large concert halls such as the Karl Marx Theater (1010 1st Ave., Miramar, Playa, Havana). His audiences range from children to seniors.

Rodríguez is an idol in Cuba, performing successfully abroad as well, winning over several Latin American audiences and showcasing his artistry in countries on the Old Continent.

In addition to his enduring work as a singer and composer, he revived his skills as a communicator and returned to television in this first decade of the 21st century, with programs such as “Su noche con Alfredo” and “En familia con Alfredo,” which have surpassed historic television audience records in Cuba in recent years.

His 2003 album, Soy lo prohibido, is a remarkable achievement, bringing the sound of trios back to local audiences. The album showcases the guitars and vocals of Los Embajadores. The repertoire Alfredo chose for the recording consists of classic songs from the Spanish songbook, invoking compositions by composers such as Armando Manzanero, Bobby Capó, Roberto Cantoral, Augusto Algueró, José Dolores Quiñones, and Alfredo Gil. The CD highlights the participation of the strings of the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of María Elena Mendiola and musicians Frank Rubio (bass), Emilio Vega (bongo and maracas), and Alfredo Rodríguez Jr. on keyboards.

In 2010, Alfredito Rodríguez performed in Miami, USA, at the Manuel Artime Theater and The Place of Miami, stating that he received many displays of affection in the city. His son, jazz pianist Alfredo Rodríguez Salicio, 25, who lives in Los Angeles, California, led the group that accompanied him during his performances.

Throughout his artistic career, Alfredo Rodríguez has remained one of Cuba’s most acclaimed and beloved singers.