Cimafunk

Biography Rodriguez sang in church as a child, and originally planned to become a doctor like several members of his family. He attended medical school in his hometown of Pinar del Río for two years, but moved to Havana in 2010 to pursue music. He worked as a session arranger and producer for Cuban musicians like Raúl Paz and Liuba María Hevia, and was also in the band Interactivo from 2014 to 2016. His backing band featured a rotating cast of collaborators. with a focus on funk rhythms. The New Yorker has since compared him to James Brown.

Cimafunk self-released the album Terapia in 2017, followed by the single "Me Voy" in 2018. Cimafunk completed a successful tour of the United States and Europe in 2019, during which time he gained significant popularity in his native Cuba. In October 2021, he released the album El Alimento, featuring guest appearances by George Clinton, Lupe Fiasco, and CeeLo Green. and NPR named El Alimento as one of the best albums of the year. The album was nominated for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Cimafunk moved his base of operations to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2022, and his backing band was reorganized under the name La Tribu (Spanish for "The Tribe"). He released the album Pa' Tu Cuerpa in 2024.

Discography Studio albums Terapia (2017) Cun Cun Prá (EP, 2020) El Alimento (2021) Pa' Tu Cuerpa (2024)