Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez dedicated the Doctor Honoris Causa Award in Social Sciences and Humanities, which was conferred to him on Friday by the University of Havana (UH), to Cuba's Song Movement.

Havana, Cuba.- “It is indescribable to be recognized by the institution where so many personalities have made history, especially if this happens in the country where I was born," the renowned composer and musician said at the ceremony, which took place this morning in the Aula Magna of the University of Havana.

"I receive this recognition on behalf of the Cuban Song Movement of all times,” he stressed, visibly moved, at the ceremony, which was attended by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, senior government officials, and representatives of Cuban culture.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel headed the ceremony, in which -according to the Presidency of the Republic's Twitter- Miriam Nicado, the institution's rector, gave Rodríguez the award, the most important recognition conferred by the University of Havana.

At a ceremony, attended by several Cuban artists and intellectuals, Nicado recalled the work of the founder of Cuba's New Song Movement, and Professor Manuel Calviño praised the artist.

Calviño stressed that Rodríguez has been a sleepless inquirer of Cuban society, and has fought to make it better. “The Revolution belongs to those who feel it and embrace it, and he unequivocally embraced it,” he said.

Likewise, Silvio Rodríguez received a folder with posters created by design students, which allude to his emblematic songs.

His investiture is considered the last action of the professional program of the 1st International Scientific Convention of the University of Havana, Saber UH, which was inaugurated at the Yara movie theater on Monday. (PL)