Ernesto Rodríguez Abad to Present New Poetry Collection at Tenerife’s Cabildo Bookstore
Ernesto Rodríguez Abad will present his new poetry collection, Aire encendido, at the Cabildo Bookstore in Tenerife this evening, emphasizing the power of storytelling as a communal performance.
The art of storytelling takes center stage in Tenerife this afternoon. At 6:30 p.m., the Cabildo Bookstore will host the latest in its series of literary events, featuring educator and cultural manager Ernesto Rodríguez Abad. Best known for his leadership of the Los Silos International Storytelling Festival, Rodríguez Abad will present his new poetry collection, Aire encendido. More than just a book, the work is designed to be a direct conversation between the author and his audience.
This event is part of a broader effort by the public company Ideco and the Cabildo’s Department of Culture to establish the bookstore as a key hub for local literature. Rodríguez Abad’s approach challenges the modern trend of reading as a solitary, silent, digital experience. Instead, he revives the tradition of the minstrel, treating poetry as a social performance that relies on physical presence and interaction to truly come alive.
By highlighting the power of the spoken word, this event emphasizes the role of public spaces in preserving the archipelago’s identity and collective memory. Ultimately, the session serves as a reminder that, at its core, literature is a communal act.