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ARDNAXELA (a.k.a Alexandra Rosa) presents her debut CD TELECINE DE LA TARDE CON ARDNAXELA, released independently in 2005 to great critical acclaim. The video clips for the disco/funky EL SELLO and the subtle, emotional track TIRIJALA receives rotation on various music channels in USA and Puerto Rico, while her loyal feverish following chant her songs at her live performances.

This musical work is a direct result of a strong cultural influence mixing Puerto Rican, Argentine, Mexican and Spanish musical elements from the late '60s and early '70s. A unique lyrical content matched by an excellent harmonic and rhythmic structure makes who is ARDNAXELA. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico she started studying classical ballet at age 6, which introduced her to feeling music 'viscerally'.

At age 8 she started taking piano lessons but soon kicked the teacher out as she found out she would rather improvise her own unformulated sounds. Hence the classic training of listening to old records through headphones. ARDNAXELA (her name backwards) reflects her alter ego (symbolized as a smiling green alien cartoon which she created), radiating a no BS attitude, totally free and uninhibited.

While in college, Alexandra picked up acting and participated in TV and Theater, while singing and performing with the local Indie bands Plasticina, Infamia All Stars and MupSiquita (now known as Superaquello). She later joined the band Vivanativa (Universal) and toured Mexico and Spain while opening concerts for Grammy winners La Ley and Ricky Martin.

In a short time she realized that it was time to start her own career as a solo artist and she immersed heavily into songwriting. Sandro de América from Argentina tops the list of artists that has influenced her. Followed by Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Rocío Durcal, Dusty Springfield, Silvia Rexach and The Pixies. ARDNAXELA is currently living in Mexico City and recording new songs for what will become her second CD.

"…Soft but incisive voice, tight rhythms and bubbly organ melodies of her music transport listeners to a land of color and candy that makes people wonder if somebody changed their Tylenol for Quaaludes…"
-- SAN JUAN CITY MAGAZINE