Born in Santiago de Cuba and now part of Miami’s vibrant music and arts community, Rey Rodriguez is a Cuban singer-songwriter, guitarist, and Miami musician whose music lives at the intersection of cultures, genres, and generations.

Blending his Cuban musical roots with rock ’n’ roll, blues, and classic country, Rodriguez has developed a sound that feels both deeply personal and distinctly Miami. His music reflects the cultural influences that have made Miami one of America’s most diverse music cities.

Rodriguez’s songs carry echoes of Cuba and Havana, pairing emotional storytelling with electric guitar and an energetic live presence. Rather than allowing a single musical tradition to define him, he draws inspiration from the places, experiences, and sounds that have shaped his life. The result is music that reflects Miami’s multicultural identity—layered, diverse, and constantly evolving.

As one of the local artists contributing to Miami’s contemporary music and cultural landscape, Rey Rodriguez represents the city as a true musical crossroads. His story demonstrates why discovering Miami artists and musicians can also be a way of understanding the city itself—its people, neighborhoods, immigration stories, history, and creative evolution.

Through Don’t Tell Me How to Art, Rodriguez’s story connects Miami music, Cuban culture, art, storytelling, and cultural tourism, offering audiences another way to experience Miami through the artists who call it home.