Andy Rubal began his musical journey in Cuba at the age of six as a singer with the group Baby Salsa. He later turned to classical piano, earning a degree in composition in 2013 from the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana. Early in his career, Andy became musical director for Waldo Mendoza and toured Europe and the United States with flutist Orlando Valle “Maraca.” He has also worked as an arranger for Raul Paz, Juan Guillermo, Semino Rossi, and Gabriel Tchiema. In 2016, he released his first album, El que Busca Encuentra, on the legendary Cuban label EGREM, earning a nomination for Best Salsa Album by a New Artist at the 2017 Cuba Disco Awards. The track Enamorado en Montréal became a hit in the salsa community.

Now based in Canada, Andy has become a standout on the local and national music scene, performing at notable festivals such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival and SunFest in Ontario. In 2022, he released the EP 75°, featuring a duet with Florence K titled Moi Ton Roi, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and captivating performer.

In 2025, Andy released his latest album, Baila y Confía, in Canada to widespread acclaim, celebrated with a launch show at the Montreal Palladium Ballroom attended by over 400 people, including international delegates. The album features special collaborations with Cuban stars Alexander Abreu, Manolito Simone, Tania Pantoja, and Eduardo Sandoval. It is set for U.S. release on January 15, 2026, preceded by Andy’s first U.S. performance at Fifth and Mad on January 12. Videos from this album and previous releases have accumulated roughly 500,000 YouTube views and 250,000 streams across Spotify and other music platforms.

Andy was also a finalist on the Quebec TV show Piano Public, where both judges and audiences praised his performances before he had to step away due to touring commitments. After a successful 2025 tour across Canada, Andy Rubal is set to begin touring internationally in 2026, bringing his Cuban roots and Montreal influences to audiences around the world.

Andy’s shows are a celebration of Latin music at its finest. A salsa virtuoso, he sings with unparalleled passion, plays piano with dazzling virtuosity, and engages the audience with high-energy, interactive performances. Accompanied in various formats, every show is an electrifying, unforgettable Latin music experience — the ultimate journey for fans of the genre.