Santiago Feliú
(Santiago Feliu)
Santiago Vicente Feliú Sierra was a Cuban singer-songwriter. He began his
musical journey at a young age, learning from his brother Vicente Feliú and
studying under Silvio Rodríguez. By the age of 13, he had connected with
influential artists such as Ibrahim Ferrer and Gerardo Alfonso. At 16, Feliú
joined the community of Cuban troubadours and became an important figure in the
Nueva Trova movement. Nicknamed “El Eléctrico” for his innovative guitar style,
he developed a distinctive approach that blended melody and text, as heard in
songs like “Para Bárbara.” He collaborated with ...
