Canto Planetario: Hermandad en la Tierra

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Canto Planetario: Hermandad en la Tierra
Canto Planetario 11.jpeg
AuthorCarlos Javier Jarquin (Compiler)
CountryNicaragua
LanguageSpanish
PublisherHC Editors
Publication date
July 20, 2023
Pages
  • Volume 1: 610 pages
  • Volume 2: 616 pages

Canto Planetario: Hermandad en la Tierra is a two-volume multilingual poetry anthology compiled by Nicaraguan writer Carlos Javier Jarquín, published in 2023 by HC Editores in Costa Rica. The anthology features contributions from over 200 poets from 110 countries, advocating for a sustainable future for Earth and humanity.[1]

Overview

Canto Planetario was a global initiative to unite voices from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The anthology emphasizes themes of environmentalism, brotherhood, and the shared human experience. It serves as both a collection of poems and a call to action for collective responsibility toward the planet.[2]

The poems within Canto Planetario explore various themes, including environmental conservation and awareness, social justice and human rights, cultural identity and diversity, and the interconnectedness of humanity.[3]

Canto Planetario is significant for its role in promoting global dialogue about pressing issues facing the world today. The project is independent and free from affiliations with organizations or political ideologies, emphasizing inclusivity and non-discrimination.[4]

The book was initially published on Amazon, and is available in both paperback and digital formats.

Structure

There are two volumes in the anthology:

  • Volume One: Features participants from Africa, America, and Oceania.
  • Volume Two: Contains contributions from Asia and Europe.

Each volume provides general information about the works, the contributors, their countries, and the languages utilized. The book includes 18 out of the 20 most spoken languages globally in 2023.

Contributors

The anthology includes 268 participants, comprising:

  • Poets: 216
  • Storytellers: 36
  • Translators: 3 (two of whom are also poets)
  • Other artists include a visual artist, two graphic designers, a cartoonist, a photographer, a singer-songwriter, a musical arranger, and nine singers.

Notable contributors include:

  • Gustavo Gac-Artigas
  • David Eggleton
  • Les Wicks
  • Beatriz Copello
  • Marion May Campbell
  • Víctor Ramos (member of the Honduran Academy of Language)
  • Hebert Abimorad

Planetary song anthem

The Planetary Song Anthem, titled “My Planetary Song,” is a collaborative musical piece created as part of the Canto Planetario: Hermandad en la Tierra project. The anthem features lyrics and music composed by Nicaraguan artist Pedro Alfonso Morales Ruiz and has been performed in multiple languages.[5] The song is performed in Spanish by six singers of various nationalities, with English subtitles.

Reception

The anthology has been well-received for its ambitious scope and the quality of its contributions. People have praised it for its timely message, which encapsulates the voices of contemporary poets addressing critical global challenges. The Poets of the World Movement is dedicated to promoting Canto Planetario in schools, universities, and cultural centers worldwide, with the aim of raising awareness of environmental issues and social justice.[6]

Gallery

  • The author of the logo was the Salvadoran writer, cartoonist, painter and graphic designer Atilio Munguía.

  • Hámer Salazar y Carlos Javier Jarquín. Foto: 7 de septiembre de 2024. Hámer Salazar and Carlos Javier Jarquín. Photo: September 7, 2024. Credit: Nicole Sancho

  • At the table Carlos Javier Jarquín and some representatives of Costa Rica in Canto Planetario, during the presentation at the National Library of Costa Rica on September 7, 2023. Photo: Nicole Sancho.

  • In the photo, the co-author of CANTO PLANETARIO, the Mexican poet Edith Hernandez Villanueva (center), poses with Arturo García and Karina García. During the presentation of CANTO PLANETARIO at FILIJ Reynosa - Reynosa International Children's and Youth Book Fair, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on November 15, 2023.Credit: Jesús Rodríguez.

  • Luis Enrique Romero and Tania Anaid Ramos González (Puerto Rican poets present at CANTO PLANETARIO), during the presentation of CANTO PLANETARIO at the University of Puerto Rico in Carolina. This presentation was promoted and organized by Tania Anaid Ramos González.Photo: May 30, 2024.

References

  1. ↑ "Canto planetario: un libro sobre la hermandad en la Tierra". delfino.cr (in español). Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Canto-Planetario". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "Canto Planetario: Hermandad en la Tierra (Paperback) | Third Place Books". www.thirdplacebooks.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Libro Canto Planetario. Volumen II.: Hermandad en la Tierra De Salazar, Hámer ; Jarquín, Carlos Javier - Buscalibre". www.buscalibre.cl (in español). Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Canto planetario: un libro sobre la hermandad en la Tierra". delfino.cr (in español). Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Entrevista a Carlos Jarquín compilador de Canto Planetario". Plumas Libres (in español). 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.

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