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nueva trova

American  
[nway-vuh troh-vuh] / ˌnweɪ və ˈtroʊ və /

noun

  1. a Cuban music genre that combines folk music with politically inspired lyrics.


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As one of the originators of the post-revolutionary genre nueva trova, he combined elements of Cuban son and guaracha with soul, jazz and folk rock.

From New York Times Nov. 23, 2022

Infused with the spirit of 1960s American protest songs, the nueva trova uses musical storytelling to highlight social problems.

From Seattle Times Nov. 21, 2022

The multitalented poet/troubadour/Hollywood actor shines here on his groundbreaking solo album, combining lyrical elements of Cuban nueva trova with lush Colón orchestral salsa arrangements.

From New York Times Feb. 17, 2021

But Varela, part of the nueva trova class of Cuban troubadours that first sprouted in the late 1960s, wrote the song years ago.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2016

Milanes, one of the celebrated founders of Cuba's "nueva trova" musical movement, has long maintained he is loyal to the Cuban Revolution.

From Seattle Times Aug. 31, 2011

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