Alex Bueno

Alejandro Wigberto Bueno López (6 September 1963 – 18 June 2026), known professionally as Alex Bueno and affectionately by his nicknames "El Mayimbito" and "El Ruiseñor de la Sierra", was a singer and guitarist from the Dominican Republic. He specialized in merengue and bachata, but also had success in salsa, bolero, merengue típico, and ballad.

Life and career

Background Alex Bueno, the child of Santiago Bueno and Francisca López, hails from San José de las Matas, Dominican Republic. Growing up, Bueno was surrounded by music. His mother and grandmother would sing and play guitar, his father played guitar and violin, and his brother, Felipe Bueno, was also a singer. Always having a passion for music, Bueno would sing at family reunions, at school, and in his local church.

Bueno struggled with alcoholism, but he was able to overcome it. He achieved complete sobriety in 2014. He credited this accomplishment to his renewed Christian faith, stating that he constantly prayed for the strength to stop. He claimed that by reconnecting with God, he was blessed and one day woke up no longer craving alcohol. He also attributed his recovery to the unwavering support of his wife, Sarah Arias, whom he married in 2013.

Career Hoping to make a life out of his passion for music, Bueno moved to the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, in hopes of breaking out onto the music scene. The group consisted of Bueno as the lead singer and quickly dominated the airwaves. While working with Orquesta Liberación, the group released four highly successful albums: "Alex y Orquesta Liberación", "Alex", "Negrita Ingrata", and "La Orquesta Tuca Musical Vol. 2".

In 1984, Bueno decided to pursue a solo career, allowing him greater freedom to explore different musical genres, particularly romantic ballads and salsa, proving his voice was not limited to just merengue. The years 1991 and 1992 were incredibly influential in Bueno's career as he released monumental hits such as "Jardín Prohibido", "Querida", "Esa Pared", and "Como Nadie". This era solidified his reputation as one of the premier vocalists in Latin America.

Further into his career, in 1998, Bueno made a pivotal shift and began to experiment with bachata, releasing the landmark album "Bachata a su Tiempo". At the time, bachata was still gaining mainstream acceptance, and Bueno's transition into the genre with his refined, melodic voice gave bachata a new level of romantic elegance and commercial viability. He continued to dominate the bachata charts into the 2000s, releasing massive hits such as "Busca un Confidente" and "Que Vuelva". Bueno's high-quality productions played a crucial role in the international explosion of bachata music. Soberano al Merito awards (the highest artistic honor in the Dominican Republic), Premio Lo Nuestro awards, Cementing his legacy, his life story and musical journey were slated to be immortalized in a documentary made in collaboration with Netflix.

Death In September 2025, Bueno was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His health gradually deteriorated over the following months due to complications and metastasis. Bueno died at a hospital in New York City, on the morning of June 18, 2026, at the age of 62; his death was officially confirmed by his family and management team later that day.

Discography Source:

With Fernando Villalona 1982: ¡Feliz cumbé!

Feliz cumbé Y ya pa' qué Piel canela En dónde estás Yo quisiera El jumo Campesina dominicana Concierto de Aranjuez Lo que tengo

With Andrés de Jesús 1983: Como quisiera

Como quisiera Porque solo a tu lado Tengo miedo El sacrificio Porque te quiero ¿Y cómo es él? Las locas Sigue tu vida

With Orquesta Liberación 1985: Alex & Orquesta Liberación

Querida Me va, me va El hijo de Yemaya La radio Indiferencia Qué cara más bonita Amor divino La colegiala Quiero conocerte Esa pared

1985: Álex

Una paloma blanca Me muero por ella Corazón de madera Quién te riza el pelo Ojitos negros Quiero abrazarte tanto Mil amores Un mechón de tu cabello El hombre callejero Dime cuando tú

1988: Con fe y sentimiento

Quiero que elijas el lugar El niño y el canario Amorcito de mi vida Dímelo mi vida A donde va nuestro amor Lucía Amarrao con fe La ruleta (sé perder)

With Sergio Vargas 1988: Juntos

Maquinolandera Columbia Rock Amor amor Causas y azares Tu ausencia En bandolera El amor acaba Sin ti no soy nada Quiero perderme contigo Quiero llenarte toda Pero lo dudo

As a soloist 1990: Álex Bueno

A donde vayas Si volvieras María del Mar Esa mujer Noches de fantasía El jardín prohibido Gigante Mi pobre corazón Ninguno de los dos El malquerido

1991: ¡Como nadie!

Como nadie Número cero El pitico Soy rebelde El talismán Solo por el mundo Una lágrima por tu amor Entre tu amor y mi amor

1992: Ternuras

Un imposible amor Por ella Quiéreme El hijo mío Hipócrita Amor de pobre La distancia Que voy hacer amor Alguien durmió en mi cama Desperté llamándote

1994: Amores que matan

Amores que matan He vuelto a nacer Si te vas La prisa Nuestro juramento Él o yo Las hojas verdes del verano A quién Aunque no me quieras más Solo el amor

1996: Me equivoqué

Agua dulce, agua sala Irresistible Otro weekend sin ti Mujer buena Y qué culpa tengo yo Si vos te vas Te extraño Me equivoqué Los caminos de la vida Quien soy yo sin ella

1997: Más ternura

Si la ves Dime A través de un cristal Corona de oro El eco de mi canto Está es tu canción (Alguien cantó) Acúsame Pasacantando Amor de antes Veneno con miel

1998: Bachata a su tiempo

Busco un confidente Ese hombre soy yo Tengo pero me faltas tú Perdóname De madrugada Si vinieras hoy Paso a paso Gotas de pena Un poco de ti Me duele Lo que yo siento por ti

2000: Corazón duro

No te descuides Que vuelva Yo me iré Sublime mujer Corazón duro Adiós Quítame la vida La pretendida Solo sé que te quiero Dame tu amor Pasacantando

2001: Únicamente tú

Únicamente tú He sabido que te amaba Acuérdate de mí Vuelve Pensando en ti Entrega Qué cosas te hice yo Amor sin esperanza Mi pobre corazón Adorada ilusión Pena de hombre

2002: Solo merengue

Lluvia Jamás podré olvidar Mátame la pena Solo me importas tú Que daría yo No me hables Cuando quieras voy a verte (madre mía) Entre tú y yo El triste

2002: Pídeme

Si tú estuvieras Vuela, mariposa Ven, sálvame Tres noches Con el alma desnuda Pídeme Amarte así me hace mal Corazón enamorado Que nadie opine nada Un minuto de ti Mojado por ti

2007: Queda algo

A buscar qué Quién lo haría por ti Queda algo Samaritana Esta triste guitarra Si yo pudiera Nuestro amor Olvídame tú (bachata) Dime qué sientes Una mañana Y yo en mi rincón

2008: Mensajes

Un nuevo amor Agárrense de las manos Se busca Aleluya Cómo no creer en Dios Jesucristo Amigo Después de la caída El buen pastor Dios debe estar muy triste