Watching the career of Alejandro Sanz is a lot like watching the success of the water of the ocean. It’s definite, sure, and constant. There are moments where it might recede, but those always precede a much bigger wave that’s on the way. He’s been at this for awhile, and that’s one good reason why coming to visit, staying in Miami hotel suites, at the end of the Summer is a good idea for any of his fans. Those who are just getting a taste of the romantic music with a brainy edge will enjoy hearing the songs for the first time, and for long time fans it might be heaven.

Latin culture in Miami is likewise as strong as any ocean, and deeply inspired by that same ocean, so this event could be like the meeting of waters. The result will be something closer to fire than water, however, and that’s probably a very good thing. Alejandro Sanz is used to the elements, having grown up with flamenco in the family, and in his blood for sure. His parents were both Andalusians, and he was born in Madrid, in 1966. Now past 40, he’s still young enough to captivate with boyish good looks that are turning rugged, and old enough to know his way around the rhythm of the water.

Sanz has been recording since the late 80s, and has a substantial body of work behind him already, and it looks like a lot more to come. He’s certainly driven, with a strong passion for work, which often has him starting new songs well past midnight. This has made him a celebrity in his native Spain, and brought him plenty of fans when he started to focus on Latin America a decade ago. It wasn’t until his appearance with Shakira on Tortura, however, that he reached a U.S. audience. It was an interesting moment, because that was the year that we woke up to the wave the rest of the world had already been washing in.

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