Carlos Paz draws on the cultural melting pot of Spanish and African influences to create his original brand of singer-songwriter music. The impact of musical heroes like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald on Paz is evident in his mixing of soul, funk, and blues with more traditional Cuban Son rhythms stemming from his roots as a traditional Tres guitarist. Key Latin artists like Andrés Cepeda have also informed his poetic writing style. Having won the prestigious 2017 Ignacio Villa National Prize from AHS, Cuba, Carlos Paz was afforded the opportunity to record his debut solo album Endémico with the EGREM record label. Endémico features world class musicians such as Latin Grammy nominee Alain Pérez and world-class jazz double bassist Gastón Joya. Additionally, David Torrens, an emblematic singer-songwriter across the Spanish speaking world recorded the haunting ballad “Arena Y Mar” on Paz’ new album. With this pedigree of collaborators, the resulting album Endémico, produced by the young, talented Justo Aboy, is set to advance the career of Carlos Paz in unparalleled fashion. Endémico is a mature offering as a debut album. With well-crafted lyrics and an ability to laugh at himself, at Cuban society and politics when necessary, Carlos gives us an easy vehicle from which to transmit important social messages about his beloved country, Cuba. All while the world-music rhythms give everyone reasons to move and engage on a kinetic level with his music.