Sigfredo Ariel

Sigfredo Ariel (born in 1962) is a Cuban poet born in Santa Clara. He is also a scriptwriter, musical producer, and director of television and radio programs. He was musical consultant for Wim Wenders’s popular film Buena Vista Social Club (1999) and edited UNEAC’s music magazine. His drawings and designs have illustrated magazines and books and have appeared on record covers and posters. He has published numerous books of poetry, most recently the poetry anthology Ahora mismo un puente (2012). He lives in Havana. (Photo credit: Granma)