He is a poet, a singer, a guitarist and songwriter – and perhaps most importantly an engaged citizen.
Spanish singer and songwriter Ismael Serrano has gone to Mexico to promote his latest album, which reflects on the social crises hitting Spain and other Latin countries.
Known for his eclectic style blending Latin pop, jazz, blues and Bossa Nova, the Spaniard has made his name as a protest singer pointing the finger at social injustice.
“I think there are several factors influencing this album, the crisis in Spain, a terrible devastating crisis that has worsened the situation of most citizens and has revealed the lack of democracy in which we live,” he said.
After studying physics in Madrid, Serrano started his musical career in the early nineties in the Spanish capital, playing the guitar and singing folk music in cafés.
While preparing his latest album last year, the singer turned 40 and became a father – an experience that only strengthened his social and political engagem
