27/07/2023
🎙️ 'The poet’s duty is to take advantage of the cultural and linguistic vortex that is Latin America.' - Juan Garrido-Salgado
🌟 Prepare to be inspired! Join us for an exclusive and thought-provoking interview with the remarkable Chilean poet and activist, Juan Garrido-Salgado. 🇨🇱 His journey from being a political prisoner during the Pinochet dictatorship to becoming a powerful voice for the Latin American diaspora in Australia is nothing short of extraordinary.
🔥 In this gripping conversation, prompted by the release of his latest book "The dilemma of writing a poem" published by , Juan Garrido-Salgado takes us on a deep exploration of his life's experiences, poetic journey, and lifelong commitment to Indigenous issues. He shares his passionate work translating Aboriginal and Mapuche poets, shedding light on the importance of preserving and embracing diverse languages and cultures.
💡 Learn how he uses poetry as a tool of resistance and expression, to shed light on the injustices and inequalities that persist in society today.
📚Intrigued by the literary tastes of our interviewee? 📚
Juan Garrido-Salgado shares his current reads, from influential works by Bruce Pascoe and Lionel Fogarty to classic gems by Gabriela Mistral and Julio Cortázar. 📖
Read the interview: https://puentesreview.com/2023/07/26/interviewjuangarridosalgado/
