Alexander's Profile 2008

Alexander Laborde Padron is a leading Latin singer and guitarist based in Tokyo, Japan. His musical styles vary from salsa to ballads and beyond, blending unique guitar stylings with a sweet, strong voice that captures the hearts of seasoned Latin-music fans and first-time listeners alike. Born in Cuba, Alexander studied under Director Lineres of the Cuba National Opera and went on to sing in the National Polyphonic Chorus directed by Professor Carmen Collado of the Cuban National Art University. He has been performing professionally from the age of 21, and his prolific career has taken him throughout Europe and Asia where his popularity continues to grow.

Alexander in Japan
Alexander has been active in Japan since the summer of 2004. Since that time he has gained a devoted following both in and outside of Tokyo. In 2005, he was invited to perform at the Aichi Expo with the legendary Pancho Amat, and he continues to collaborate with a wide range of Latin-music stars when they visit Japan. Recently Alexander has expanded his activities beyond live performance into the realm of professional recordings for private companies.
2007 marked several milestones for Alexander. He wrote the theme song for the famous Japanese racehorse Deep Impact which enjoyed enormous success, and he was featured in Gendai Guitar, a noted classical guitar magazine distributed all over Japan. Last year also saw Alexander’s debut at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, and at multiple summer music festivals. In the Fall he traveled to Ashiya and Kobe where his solo live concerts earned him hundreds of new Latin music fans on the west side of Japan.
2008 promises to be another monumental year as Alexander rides the wave of his recent success. Look for him in Aoyama, Akasaka, Roppongi, and Yokohama where he performs regularly in the Kanto region’s most happening live houses and bars.


Noted past performances:
Hotel Okura Tokyo, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, Westin Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo Prince Hotel

Commercial work for private companies and organizations include:
Nippon Kodo, Japan Cigar Club, Soft Bank, Tazaki Jewelry, 31 Country Club, Hiroo Rotary Club, and others.

Alexander is available for private parties, solo and collaborative concerts, and commercial recordings. Rates vary according to each project. Please contact us for details.

Alexander Profile アレキサンダーのプロフィール

アレキサンダーはキューバで生まれ、五歳より歌の才能を発揮。14歳でハバナの音楽学校に入学し、ギターと歌を学ぶ。その後、キューバ国立オペラの巨匠リナーレス氏と国立声楽コーラスを指揮するコリャド氏に指導を受け、コーラスシンガーとして活躍。２１歳でプロのラテンシンガーギタリストとして活動を開始。ドイツで演奏活動後、日本へ拠点を移し、ラテン音楽の普及に努める。愛知エキスポや外務省の国際協力フェスティバルなど国際イベントでの演奏や、東京を中心に日本各地でライブをおこない、ＮＨＫＴＶにもその歌唱とギターが取り上げられた。シガー会社とのコラボイベントや、各在日大使館や寺院でのパフォーマンス、グラミー賞受賞バンドのロスバンバンの来日公演での前座も務め、ますます日本でのラテン音楽へのファン層の拡大を後押ししている。
　また、無敵といわれる競争馬「ディープインパクト」のテーマソングを担当、作詞し歌い、好評を博した。2007年始めには、地元キューバハバナでキューバ音楽アルバムをレコーディングし、全曲作詞作曲、ボーカル兼ギタリストをこなした。4月に再来日、5月より日本各地で音楽活動を再開する。 (写真提供：　PerBodner)

2004年の来日以来、一貫してフリーで活動中。音楽プロダクション会社またいかなる団体・会社などにも、専属・非専属を問わず所属や契約しておりません。アレキサンダーの演奏依頼などは、本人直接または下のメールマークをクリックし、ご連絡頂ければ幸いです。ありがとうございます。


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Born 1976 in Cuba, Alexander studied under Director Lineres of the Cuba National Opera and became a singer in the National Polyphonic Chorus directed Professor Carmen Collado from the Cuban National Art University. From the age of 21, he performed professionally and his career took him to Germany and later Asia, where his popularity as a performer still continues to grow. Since summer 2004, he established himself as a leading artist of Latin music in Japan. He was invited to perform at Aichi Expo and several other international events around in Japan including one by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Later he expanded his activities not only to his concerts but also collaboration with private companies, embassies, and Japanese temples. His recording of the theme song for the famous Japanese racehorse Deep Impact has become very successful too. In early 2007, he returned to Cuba to record his album with world famous artists like Pancho Amat and Cesar Lopez. He composed all songs and performed as a solo singer and guitarist in the album to be published by the end of this year.　(Photo credit to Per Bodner.)

Alexander peform everywhere in the world as a freelance and he does not belong to any music productions. If you are interested in his performance, please send us email with clicking the mail mark below. Thank you!