Albita Rodríguez, known professionally as Albita, remains one of the most
distinctive voices in Cuban and Latin music. Raised in a musical household in
Havana, she emerged from Cuban folk and popular traditions. Grounded in son,
guajira, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, her work bridges generations while preserving
the essence of Cuban music in a living, contemporary form.
Based in Miami for more than three decades, Albita has long been regarded as
one of the most influential interpreters of Cuban music outside the island. Her
career spans decades of touring, recordings, and collaborations. In the process,
she has helped solidify Miami’s place as a cultural crossroads for Cuban musical
expression.
Her contributions have been recognized with major honors, including Grammy
recognition and, more recently, a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award,
underscoring her longevity and lasting influence.
That influence remains clear today. During a recent performance in Miami,
Albita’s command of the stage and easy connection with the audience made it
evident why her voice continues to resonate. In South Florida and beyond, her
performances remind listeners that Cuban music is a living force, still capable of
moving people in the present moment.
