He is a poet, a singer, a guitarist and songwriter – and perhaps most importantly an engaged citizen.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> “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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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
