Silvio Rodríguez

The Profile

Silvio Rodríguez (born 29 November 1946) is a Cuban singer-songwriter and a leading figure of the Nueva Trova movement.

Founder/leading figure of the Nueva Trova; known for poetic and political lyrics. Notable songs include "Unicornio", "La Maza" and "Ojalá".

A DeBaser review by dsalva recalls discovering Silvio Rodríguez via a vinyl of Unicornio and praises tracks like La Maza and Unicornio. The review situates Silvio as a founder/leading figure of the Nueva Trova and notes the album's varied acoustic arrangements. Overall the tone is admiring and nostalgic, with a moderate rating.