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Grammy-winning artist from Smithers recognized with downtown mural

Local latin musician Alex Cuba has been honoured by the Smithers community for his lifetime achievements in the music industry.

A mural was painted for the singer on the Carlyle Shepherd and Associated building at 1235 Main Street in the downtown core.

The mural was painted by Facunda Gastiazoro and was a way to showcase the variety of awards won by Cuba including his 2022 Grammy Award.

Tourism Smithers said that this also recognizes the influence he has had on the local music and arts community.

“Words are not enough to express the immense gratitude that I feel, the decision to paint this mural was not only a celebration of my grammy win, but also art in general and that can only form an even better community,” Alex Cuba said in a statement.

“I hope this inspires the many musicians of this town and beyond to keep creating, to keep chasing their dreams and never give up,” he added.

The mural was spearheaded by Smithers Tourism and the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce with the funding for the project made by the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation.

Cuba’s latest album Mendo won a Grammy earlier this year and he has been touring the community with the award.

Mendo was written and recorded at his home in Smithers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

with files from Lindsay Newman, My Bulkley Lakes Now staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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