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Alex Bueno
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| Birth name | Alejandro Wigberto Bueno López |
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| Born | 6 September 1963 San José de las Matas, Santiago, Dominican Republic |
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| Occupation(s) | singer and guitarist |
| Years active | 1978–present |
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Alex Bueno, whose real name is Alejandro Wigberto Bueno López, is a famous singer and guitarist. He was born on September 6, 1963, in the Dominican Republic. Alex Bueno is well-known for his merengue and bachata music. He also sings salsa, bolero, and ballads. He started his music career when he was young. For over 40 years, he has been a big part of the Dominican music scene. He has many fans in the Dominican Republic and beyond.
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All About Alex Bueno
His Early Life
Alex Bueno grew up in San José de las Matas, Dominican Republic. His parents were Santiago Bueno and Francisca López. Music was always around him as a child. His mother and grandmother loved to sing and play guitar. His father played both guitar and violin. Even his brother, Felipe Bueno, was a singer! Alex always had a passion for music. He would sing at family gatherings, at school, and in his church.
Starting His Music Career
Alex Bueno wanted to make music his life. So, he moved to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. He hoped to become a famous musician there. In 1978, he joined a group called Gerardo Vera’s All-Stars. He got into the group after winning first place in a music contest.
Later, in 1982, Alex helped create his own group. It was called Orquesta Liberación. Alex was the lead singer, and the group had many other talented musicians. While with Orquesta Liberación, he started to become well-known. The group released four albums together. These albums helped him gain recognition.
Becoming a Solo Artist
Orquesta Liberación stayed together for several years. But in 1984, Alex Bueno decided to try something new. He chose to become a solo artist. This allowed him to explore different types of music.
The years 1991 and 1992 were very important for Alex's career. He released many popular songs during this time. Some of his big hits included "Jardín Prohibido," "Querida," and "Esa Pared." These songs made him even more famous.
Later, in 1998, Alex Bueno started to try out bachata music. He released an album called "Bachata a su Tiempo." People loved it! He continued to release more bachata songs in the 2000s. Hits like "Busca un Confidente" and "Que Vuelva" became very popular. Alex Bueno's music helped bachata become super popular. It grew not just in the Dominican Republic, but all over the world!
Awards and Collaborations
Alex Bueno is still making music today. He has worked with many other famous artists from the Dominican Republic. Some of these include Antony Santos, Romeo Santos, Fernando Villalona, and Juan Luis Guerra.
Because of his hard work, Alex Bueno has received many awards. He was invited to perform at the Coca-Cola Music Stage in Puerto Rico. He has also won Soberano al Merito awards and Premio lo Nuestro awards. He was even nominated for a Latin Grammy for his album "20 años después." Soon, his life story will be told in a documentary made with Netflix!
Discography
Alex Bueno has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his main works:
- With Fernando Villalona:
- 1982: ¡Feliz cumbé!
- With Andrés de Jesús:
- 1983: Como quisiera
- With Orquesta Liberación:
- 1985: Alex & Orquesta Liberación
- 1985: Álex
- 1988: Con fe y sentimiento
- With Sergio Vargas:
- 1988: Juntos
- As a Solo Artist:
- 1990: Álex Bueno
- 1991: ¡Como nadie!
- 1992: Ternuras
- 1994: Amores que matan
- 1996: Me equivoqué
- 1997: Más ternura
- 1998: Bachata a su tiempo
- 2000: Corazón duro
- 2001: Únicamente tú
- 2002: Solo merengue
- 2002: Pídeme
- 2007: Queda algo
- 2008: Mensajes
See Also
In Spanish: Álex Bueno para niños
