The distinction is a recognition to Rodriguez’ artistic career, says a report on explica el portal digital de Acroarte.

President of the association, Feliz Vinicio Lora said the organization was honored to award the prize to Rodriguez, founder of the Nueva Trova musical movement, who has taken his songs and music not only to the Dominican Republic, but almost to the entire world.

Rodriguez has developed a fruitful career both as composer and singer of a musical genre that emerged in the 1970’s and brought together figures of the popoular and trova music.

 
The Casandra prizes, on its 27th edition, were created to recognize the work of outstanding art and culture representatives. They were established in 1985 as a tribute to the memory of Dominican singer and dancer Casandra Damiron (1919-1983).

 
Some of Casandra prizewinners are Colombian Juanes, Puerto Rican Marc Anthony and Mexican Paulina Rubio.