Tag: Silvio rodríguez
Jose Marti’s Poetry Shapes Cuban Musical Identity
The independence hero’s verses have become songs that embody the national sentiment. Sindo Garay (1867-1968), a leading figure in Cuban trova music, claimed to be the only living Cuban at that time who had personally met Cuban poet Jose Marti. They met in 1895 in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, when Garay was working as a trapeze […]
March 3, 2026
Silvio Rodríguez opens his Latin American tour with a concert at the University of Havana
The choice of the University Steps symbolizes Silvio’s connection to historical memory, youth, and Cuban culture. He will perform in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Colombia.