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Cuban singer-songwriter, poet, and guitarist, renowned as a foundational figure of the Nueva Trova movement.Born in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. Began musical career in 1967 after military service. Co-founded the politically charged Nueva Trova movement. Released debut album 'Días y Flores' in 1975. Served in Cuban cultural missions internationally. Continues to perform and record, with over 20 studio albums.

• Rodríguez was briefly detained in 1967 for sporting long hair, symbolizing his nonconformity during Cuba's revolutionary cultural shifts.
• His 1969 disappearance during a fishing boat expedition sparked rumors of defection, but he resurfaced months later supporting the revolution.
• Despite revolutionary loyalty, Rodríguez faced censorship for songs like 'El Necio' and publicly criticized bureaucratic shortcomings in Cuba.
• Survived a 1994 assassination attempt in Colombia by paramilitaries opposed to his leftist views during a concert tour.
• Awarded Cuba's National Music Prize (2014) and nominated for two Latin Grammys, yet remains controversial for his nuanced political stances.