Alex Alegría

Alex Alegría was born in Tuxtepec , Oaxaca in southern México. His musical career began as young boy on the streets of his native city with the band "Rondalla Estudiantil, " performing and serenading passers-by with traditional ballads and boleros. In 1996, after studying arts in Acapulco , he moved to Canada to pursue his dreams as a singer/songwriter. Since that time, Alex has performed extensively around the Lower Mainland and has toured BC and Alberta bringing his traditional and uplifting music to diverse audiences across western Canada . His proudest moment as a Canadian came in July 2003, when Alex performed the American and the Canadian national anthem for the Vancouver White Caps in front of a full house at Swangard Stadium. As an artist, Alex is a proud example of Mexican-Canadian culture.

In 2006, Alex released his first CD " Mi sueño y tú " which showcased his original compositions. In honor of his Aztec heritage he adds to this a selection of traditional Rancheras, Boleros and ballads all backed by his all-star Mariachi band, El Mariachi Romantico. On the CD, Alex tells the compelling story of his journey to Canada and his experiences here through heartfelt and emotional music. His first two compositions "El Mexicano " and " Me acompaña " have received regular airplay on local radio and most recently, have been broadcast back at home in Mexico !

In 2007, Alex put together El Mariachi Flores de Alegria, Canada's only all girl mariachi band, after organizing a good number of private and public events, Mr. Alegría successfully produced the first Canada Day Festival with Latin / World music influences to gather thousand of people on the street. Currently Alex is working on his new project El Mariachi Infantil Canada 's only kids mariachi band to be presented at the first annual MARIACHI FESTIVAL in Vancouver on Saturday December 1st 2007.