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X Alfonso: UNPLUGGED
By: Ivet González Lemes | Photos: CubaPLUS
In Cuba, the Valdés name signifies dedication to good music. Carlos Alfonso and Ele Valdés created the Cuban ethno-rock band Sintesis and their sons M and X perpetuate the family tradition.
X Alfonso Valdes (X is pronounced equis in Spanish), the elder and better known of the brothers, spent 17 years as arranger, composer and keyboard player in Sintesis before going solo.
With a string of CDs and videos already released, X sat with Cubaplus recently to reflect on his gratitude, goals and dreams.
Born in 1972, he clearly acknowledges the importance of his family. "From my family comes everything I've learned. They always support me in everything. After I became a member of Sintesis, I had the chance to compose for a real disc for the first time."
The Alfonso household also includes the dance as artistic manifestation. Susana Pous, X's wife, is a contemporary dancer with the Danza Abierta company.
"My daughters are divided," X laughs. "The small one likes dancing and the other likes music. She is in a choir and studies piano." Clearly his two daughters seem to be following the family legacy
In Cuba, the Valdés name signifies dedication to good music. Carlos Alfonso and Ele Valdés created the Cuban ethno-rock band Sintesis and their sons M and X perpetuate the family tradition.
With a string of CDs and videos already released, X sat with Cubaplus recently to reflect on his gratitude, goals and dreams. 
chance to compose for a real disc for the first time."
