José Martí
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José Julián Martí Pérez was a Cuban nationalist, poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher, who is considered a Cuban national hero because of his role in the liber
Martí in 1892
41 Paula Street, Havana, birthplace of José Martí
A sign at the Miracle del Mocadoret square, Valencia (Spain) where José Martí spent his childhood
First known portrait of José Martí, during his school years
Guantanamera
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"Guantanamera" is a Cuban patriotic song with lyrics from a poem by the Cuban poet José Martí. It is an expression of love for Cuba and of solidarity with the poor people of the world.
José Martí
…campaign for Cuban independence. After his death, many of his verses from the book Versos Sencillos (Simple Verses) were adapted to the patriotic song "Guantanamera", which has become a prominent representative song of Cuba. The concepts of freedom, liberty and democracy are prominent themes in all of his works…
Square of Guantanamera. Guantánamo, Cuba. March 2016.