Silvio Rodriguez - Cuando digo futoro (1977)

Tender balladry offsets the hard-edged, politically slanted lyrics of Silvio Rodríguez. He is widely acknowledged as the spearhead of the nueva trova (new ballad) style of nueva cancion (new song). Rodríguez masterfully blends romantic tunes with protest material condemning colonization and the tyranny that swept through Latin America in the late '60s and early '70s.

Inspired by French chanson, Rodríguez recorded his debut album in 1976. Although his early albums showcased his solo acoustic guitar playing and silken vocals, Rodríguez increasingly incorporated the accompaniment of electric instrumentation. His 1992 album, "Silvio", marked his first all-acoustic album in 14 years. On "Causas y Azares", Rodríguez was accompanied by the heavily rhythmic sounds of Afro-Cuban jazz. Also in 1992, Rodríguez created Abdala, a recording studio for local artists. In March of 1996, his contribution to popular music led a group of followers to form La Tropa Cosmica, the singer's worldwide fan club. In 1997, Rodríguez was awarded the Artist for Peace designation granted by UNESCO.

"Cuando digo futuro" is a compilation of songs by Silvio Rodríguez, released in 1977 on Movieplay.

Tracklist:

Ojalá [Silvio Rodríguez] (3:38)
Fusil contra fusil [Silvio Rodríguez] (3:17)
Cuando digo futuro [Silvio Rodríguez] (3:28)
Canción de la nueva escuela [Silvio Rodríguez] (3:39)
La era está pariendo un corazón [Silvio Rodríguez] (2:59)
Canción del elegido [Silvio Rodríguez] (2:54)De la ausencia y de ti, Velia [Silvio Rodríguez] (4:12)
La oveja negra [Silvio Rodríguez] (2:23)
Cuba va [Pablo Milanés – Noel Nicola – Silvio Rodríguez] (3:07)
De una vez [Silvio Rodríguez – Pablo Milanés] (4:09)

Silvio Rodriguez - Cuando digo futoro (1977)

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