The Nueva Trova movement began around 1967 a time of upheaval, reimagination and radical idealism in Cuban society. Its lyrics were specifically politically charged and socially conscious. One of the most significant and pivotal figures in that artistic movement is Silvio Rodriguez. Silvio seamlessly combines powerful political, and social statements with poetic lyricism and a ballad style. His songs provoke thought. Whether he sings of revolutionary heroes, condemns colonialism and exploitation or simply narrates human feelings and emotions without pretense, and with humiltiy, sincerity and believable emotion. So today, we will be exploring the extraordinary talent of Silvio Rodriguez.

Songs:

El Mayor

Canción del Elegido

Fusil contra Fusil

America, te hablo de Ernesto

Ojalá

Dias y Flores

Santiago de Chile

Playa Girón

Yo digo que las estrellas

En el claro de la luna

La fabula de los tres hermanos

Imagínate

La Maza

Canción Urgente Para Nicaragua

Unicornio

Causas y Azares

Oh Melancolia

El Necio

Pequena Serenata Diurna

El Necio (with Diakara)