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Alex Sino

Dr. Alex Sino is an award-winning screenwriter, creative producer, and lyricist. He has worked with numerous established and emerging artists including Al Di Meola, Leonid Agutin, MC Solaar, Macy Gray, Arturo Sandoval, Rudy Perez, Anthony Jackson, Xavier Naidoo, Till Bronner, Orlando “Maraca” Valle, No Mercy, Jon Secada, Diego Torres, Amaury Gutierrez, Carlos Oliva, Omara Portuondo, Jimmy Rosenberg along with many others.

In his decades-long career, Dr. Alex Sino has created and produced an impressive list of prominent songs, albums, music videos, and movies. Among the more recent highlights are:

Producing the Global Music Award winning album "Made in Miami" featuring Arturo Sandoval, Luis Enrique, Milton Salcedo, Camilo Valencia and Richard Bravo.

Producing the album "La Vida Cosmopolita," which was featured in Billboard and on Telemundo.  His work included producing five music videos to accompany the album: "Quedate" (Lolita Torres), "Funky Cha", Ella", “Sobrevivire” and "Enamorado".

Co-creating and writing lyrics for the "Cosmopolitan Life" album with Al Di Meola and Leonid Agutin that was on Top Jazz Charts in Europe. His involvement included writing and producing the movies "Cosmopolitan Live" and "Live in Montreux with Al Di Meola.”

Producing and writing lyrics for the album "Vocal Rendezvous with Al Di Meola.”  His work included production of live and recorded TV shows for the Eurovision Award in Berlin, “Italiani nel Mondo” for RAI 1 (Italy), Montreux Jazz Festival, Stuttgart Jazz Festival, Jurmala Music Festival in Latvia, and Sochi Music Festival. 

Alex co-produced high profile concerts and albums in Cuba, including producing the full-length documentary “Cosmo Life”, DVD "Havana Calling" at the Piazza Cathedral in Havana. Performers included Omara Portuondo from Buena Vista Social Club, Arturo Sandoval, Leonid Agutin, Pancho Amat, and Orlando “Maraca” Valle. The album, documentary, and DVD "Reencuentros Live at the Grand Theater of Havana," recorded live at El Gran Teatro de La Habana’s García Lorca Concert Hall.

Alex is the author of two award winning books, "The Grand Old Man" and "The Music Without Borders,” and has earned numerous accolades and awards including:

Alex holds a Doctorate degree (PhD) in Public Administration.

Dr. Sino is a Member of the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences - Latin Grammys.

Awards

  • Winner of the 2022 “Global Music Awards”
  • Winner of the 2022 Sidney Australian Film Festival
  • Winner of the 2021 “USA Songwriting Competition”
  • Winner of the 2020 Best Music Video at the “Nice International Film Festival in the South of France”
  • Winner of the 2020 Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts "Award of Excellence"
  • Awarded with the International Order of Star “Credo” in 2019


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Album Review

Camilo Valencia / Richard Bravo: Made in Miami

Read "Made in Miami" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Miami is a melting pot where people and musics of all stripes share space and influence, cross-pollinating to create a sound and culture like no other. That fact provides the foundation for this upbeat collection. Blending elements sourced from numerous musical styles and languages including salsa, pop, samba, jazz and R&B, among others, multi-instrumentalist Camilo Valencia and drummer Richard Bravo create unique and flavorful dishes served hot by a rotating cast. Opening on “CCU (Coronary Care Unit)," ...

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Award / Grant

Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo And Alex Sino Achieved Double Victory At The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards With 'Made In Miami'

Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo And Alex Sino Achieved Double Victory At The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards With 'Made In Miami'

Source: Dr. Alex Sino

In a remarkable achievement at 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Sevilla, the critically acclaimed album Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo—Made In Miami produced by Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo and Alex Sino secured two Latin Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Album and Best Arrangement for “Songo Bop" featuring Milton Salcedo. This double win underscores the exceptional artistry and innovation encapsulated in"Made In Miami." The album, a vibrant celebration of Miami's musical diversity, seamlessly blends genres such as pop, jazz, funk, R&B, BeBop, ...

Al Di Meola
guitar
Paul McCartney
bass, electric
John Lennon
guitar and vocals

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Made in Miami

Pier 5 /Warner Music Latin
2022

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Cosmopolitan Life

Ole Records, Pier 5
2015

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