Javier Álvarez (Cuatro Caminos; Madrid, 7 October 1969) is a Spanish songwriter.
Among his influences are ABBA, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, The Eagles, Tracy Chapman, Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega, and Emmylou Harris.
In 1994, he records his first LP with the collaboration of artists such as Ana Belén, Víctor Manuel, Luis Pastor, Pedro Guerra and Rogelio Botanz.
Songs such as "La edad del porvenir" or "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro" will bring him fame in Spain.
He also recorded a cover of "Las casas de cartón" of the Venezuelan songwriter Alí Primera.