Andy Rubal

Andy Rubal began his musical career in Cuba at the age of 6 as a singer with the group Baby Salsa. He later transitioned to classical piano and earned a degree in composition from the Instituto Superior de Arte de La Habana in 2013. He became the music director for Waldo Mendoza and toured Europe and the United States with flutist Orlando Valle “Maraca.”

Andy also worked as an arranger for artists like Raul Paz, Juan Guillermo, Semino Rossi, and Gabriel Tchiema. In 2016, he released his debut album, El que Busca Encuentra, under the EGREM label, which earned him a nomination for Best Salsa Album by a New Artist at the 2017 Cuba Disco Awards.

After settling in Montreal, Andy made a name for himself on the local music scene, performing at venues like the Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill and the Festival Nuits d’Afrique. In December 2023, he led and headlined the show Nuits de la Havane at the Casino de Montréal. In 2022, he released the EP 75°, featuring a duet with Florence K, Moi Ton Roi. His song Enamorado en Montréal became a hit in the salsa community, with over 16,000 streams.

In 2025, Andy plans to release a new album blending his Cuban roots with the influences he has absorbed in Montreal. With two singles already released, Cantarle Un Son and Caminando Va, he has reached 60,000 streams and 200,000 YouTube views. After a successful tour, including a performance at SunFest in London, Ontario, Andy is preparing for a major breakthrough in 2025.

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