Silvio Rodr�guez Dom�nguez is a Cuban musician, and leader of the nueva trova movement. He is considered Cuba's best folk singer and known for his highly eloquent and symbolic lyrics. Many of his songs have become classics in Latin American music, such as "Ojal�", "Playa Gir�n", "Unicornio" and "La masa". Among his other widespread songs are "Fusil Contra Fusil" and "Canci�n del Elegido". He has released nearly 20 albums. Rodr�guez, musically and politically, is a symbol of the Latin American Left. His lyrics are notably introspective, while his songs combine romanticism, eroticism, revolutionary politics and idealism. He has been referred to as "Cuba's John Lennon." 

November 29th, 1946 in San Antonio de los Baños (Age 77)