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Alvin Medina
A brilliant young player of the traditional forms
   ventures into new territory with his instrument                                                                
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Alvinclassiccuatro.jpg (16698 bytes) There's hardly a doubt that Alvin Medina is the most exciting cuatrista of the new generation of players residing in the United States today. Besides, Alving Medina is unique from most players, young or old: he is not only an assured  performer of the cuatro, but at the same time he is an excellent interpreter of the Puerto Rican traditional song. And truly, both skills are rarely found together in cuatristas from either Puerto Rico or the United States. His dedication to his instrument, as well as his spiritual devotion has kept him on a direct course towards success in his field.

Wherever Alvin plays, his zest, his speed and facility never fails to bring his applauding audiences to their feet. Alvin has been featured in public spectacles in diverse regions of the United States and on the Island--cultural festivals, in colleges and universities and as a soloist in front of symphony orchestras.

Currently Alvin pursues his artistic career and is dedicated as well to his second profession as a teacher of music in the Florida state educational system.

Contact Alvin Medina
Alvin Medina's personal website

Listen to Alvin Medina:
From the Cuatro Project archives

1-Alvin Medina before the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

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Alvin Medina plays at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC

 
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Support the Cuatro Project purchasing Alvin's newest CD recordings here:

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Alvin Medina: Eternal
The sensational, groundbreaking album of classic music arranged for the Puerto Rican cuatro

mp3.gif (1403 bytes) Prelude #6 in D Minor by Bach

mp3.gif (1403 bytes) Prelude #1 in C Major by Bach

 


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Listen to a short clip from Alvin's new traditional cuatro CD:

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