Alonso Menendez Biography

'For what you do is what's meant to be And I will decide my own destiny'
Alonso was born of Cuban parents in the Bronx, New York and at the age of four his family moved South Florida, which has been his home ever since. His poetry is extremely diverse in theme and style and he expresses himself not only with mere words, but also utilizing performance as an art form. He has performed on TV, radio and stage in venues ranging from intimate coffeehouses and bustling nightclubs to a variety of educational institutions including Florida International University, Miami-Dade Community College, and University of Kansas. He was awarded 'Best Book by a Local Author' in the Miami New Times' 'Best of Miami 2003 Readers Poll'. He competed at National Poetry Slam competition in 2003,2004 and 2005. In 2004 he opened for the Black Eyed Peas in Miami. In 2006, he performed at El Parque Central de Miraflores in Lima, Peru.