Watch Video - ALEX CUBA TRIO w/ TK the Artist - Garden City Grooves Festival Night 2

Fri Mar 20 2026

7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

White Eagle Polish Hall

90 Dock Street Victoria, BC V8V 2A1

White Eagle Polish Hall

90 Dock Street Victoria, BC V8V 2A1

All Ages

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Garden Grooves Festival 2026 – Night Two expands the festival’s sonic map on Friday, March 20th, bringing global rhythms, virtuosity, and soul-driven performances into full bloom. True to Garden Grooves’ spirit, the night blurs borders and genres — celebrating artists whose music travels effortlessly between cultures, traditions, and modern expression.

At the heart of the evening is the Alex Cuba Trio, led by the Grammy and multi–Latin Grammy Award-winning Cuban-Canadian artist. Known for seamlessly blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, soul, pop, and rock, Alex Cuba delivers guitar-driven songs rich with melody and emotion. In an intimate trio format, his acclaimed songwriting and musical chemistry shine, offering a vibrant, groove-forward set that reflects a career spanning international stages and collaborations with artists like Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz.

Sharing the stage is TK (The Artist), a Nigerian-born Afrosoul and jazz-fusion powerhouse who now calls Victoria home.Blending Neo-Soul, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Afrobeat — often while singing and playing drums simultaneously — TK brings infectious energy and rhythmic depth.

VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY
ALEX CUBA TRIO w/ TK the Artist - Garden City Grooves Festival Night 2

  • On sale soon
  • Fri Jan 23 2026
  • 10:00AM PST

  • Alex Cuba Trio

    Latin

    Alex Cuba (born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba) is a globally acclaimed Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter now based in Smithers, British Columbia. He earned multiple Juno Awards, four Latin Grammy Awards, and a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album with his 2021 release Mendó, alongside Grammy nominations spanning his career. Wikipedia Cuba’s music fluidly blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, soul, pop, and rock influences, featuring guitar-driven melodies and bilingual lyrics. He has collaborated with artists like Nelly Furtado, Ron Sexsmith, and Jason Mraz, and his catalogue spans roots-infused sounds with broad appeal. Alex Cuba A trio setup often highlights his guitar virtuosity and seamless interplay with bass and percussion, offering vibrant live energy.

  • TK the Artist

    Afro-Beat

    TK is a dynamic Afrosoul/Jazz fusion artist who seamlessly blends the rich melodies of Gospel, RnB, and Afrobeats into a captivating musical experience. Hailing from Nigeria, TK’s deep connection to rhythm and vocal prowess shines through as he effortlessly sings and plays the drums simultaneously.
VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY

ALEX CUBA TRIO w/ TK the Artist - Garden City Grooves Festival Night 2

Fri Mar 20 2026 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

(Doors 7:30 PM)

White Eagle Polish Hall Victoria BC
  • On sale soon
  • Fri Jan 23 2026
  • 10:00AM PST

All Ages

Garden Grooves Festival 2026 – Night Two expands the festival’s sonic map on Friday, March 20th, bringing global rhythms, virtuosity, and soul-driven performances into full bloom. True to Garden Grooves’ spirit, the night blurs borders and genres — celebrating artists whose music travels effortlessly between cultures, traditions, and modern expression.

At the heart of the evening is the Alex Cuba Trio, led by the Grammy and multi–Latin Grammy Award-winning Cuban-Canadian artist. Known for seamlessly blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, soul, pop, and rock, Alex Cuba delivers guitar-driven songs rich with melody and emotion. In an intimate trio format, his acclaimed songwriting and musical chemistry shine, offering a vibrant, groove-forward set that reflects a career spanning international stages and collaborations with artists like Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz.

Sharing the stage is TK (The Artist), a Nigerian-born Afrosoul and jazz-fusion powerhouse who now calls Victoria home.Blending Neo-Soul, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Afrobeat — often while singing and playing drums simultaneously — TK brings infectious energy and rhythmic depth.
Alex Cuba (born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba) is a globally acclaimed Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter now based in Smithers, British Columbia. He earned multiple Juno Awards, four Latin Grammy Awards, and a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album with his 2021 release Mendó, alongside Grammy nominations spanning his career. Wikipedia Cuba’s music fluidly blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, soul, pop, and rock influences, featuring guitar-driven melodies and bilingual lyrics. He has collaborated with artists like Nelly Furtado, Ron Sexsmith, and Jason Mraz, and his catalogue spans roots-infused sounds with broad appeal. Alex Cuba A trio setup often highlights his guitar virtuosity and seamless interplay with bass and percussion, offering vibrant live energy.
TK is a dynamic Afrosoul/Jazz fusion artist who seamlessly blends the rich melodies of Gospel, RnB, and Afrobeats into a captivating musical experience. Hailing from Nigeria, TK’s deep connection to rhythm and vocal prowess shines through as he effortlessly sings and plays the drums simultaneously.