Silvio Rodríguez Domínguez is a celebrated Cuban folk musician,
singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, and political figure. He was born on
November 29, 1946, in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. Considered a leading voice
in the Nueva Trova movement, he is known for his work that emerged post-Cuban
Revolution. Silvio Rodríguez's musical roots were nurtured during his service in
Cuba's military, where he began composing and deepened his interest in social
themes. His official debut came in 1967 on the TV show Música y Estrellas and he
soon ventured into TV hosting with Mientras Tanto,...