Albita

Albita Rodríguez is an award-winning Cuban singer known for her Grammy and Emmy wins and her contributions to renewing traditional Cuban music forms. After establishing herself as a national interpreter of Cuban folk music in the late 1980s, Albita Rodríguez released her debut album, ‘Habrá Música Guajira,’ in 1988. Following a professional relocation to Colombia in 1990, she further advanced her career by establishing herself in the United States in 1993, settling in Miami, Florida. There, she quickly garnered attention from prominent public figures including Gianni Versace, Quincy Jones, Madonna, and Sylvester Stallone, who championed her unique sound.

This recognition led to her signing with Emilio Estefan’s Crescent Moon label in 1994, which facilitated the release of her impactful U.S. single ‘Qué Manera de Quererte’ and her highly anticipated 1995 album, ‘No Se Parece a Nada’. Albita’s influential career in the U.S. has been marked by multiple Grammy and Emmy nominations and wins, solidifying her status as a revered artist.

Demonstrating her diverse talent, Albita made a significant foray into theater in 2005, taking on a major role in the acclaimed Broadway musical ‘The Mambo Kings.’ Her theatrical presence continued in May 2016 when she performed in the musical ‘Carmen la Cubana’ for successful runs in both Paris and London, earning critical praise. Most recently, in October 2019, Albita celebrated National Hispanic Pride month by headlining two highly attended free concerts, drawing large crowds in Hialeah and Miami Beach, further cementing her connection with her community and fan base.