Description
As miñas nanas negras
Book summary
"As miñas nanas negras" is a collection of 25 stories that pays tribute to the oral tradition of the Colombian Chocó region. The author, Amalia Lú Posso Figueroa, rescues from her childhood memories joyful and vibrant stories starring Afro-Colombian women. Rhythm and dance are the central axes of each narrative, associated with specific parts of the body such as the mouth, heart, buttocks, or hips. A work that celebrates the life and culture of a community through word and movement.
What is it about?
The book brings together 25 short stories that the author recovers from the oral storytelling of her childhood in the Colombian Chocó, a region situated between the Caribbean and the Pacific. Each story is a joyful song to life, where rhythm and dance function as the main plot devices. The protagonists are women of Afro-Colombian roots, and in each tale, rhythm is linked to a specific part of the body: the mouth, the heart, the buttocks, or the hips. In this way, the work explores the connection between corporality, music, and cultural identity, offering a festive and vitalist vision of Chocoan oral tradition.
Main themes
- Afro-Colombian oral tradition and its generational transmission.
- Female identity and empowerment through the body and movement.
- Rhythm and dance as cultural and vital expressions.
- Connection between corporality, memory, and popular narrative.
- Celebration of life and joy as narrative axes.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in oral literature and the Afro-descendant traditions of Latin America. It is also suitable for those who enjoy short, imaginative stories with a strong cultural and bodily component. It may interest both adult and young audiences looking for an enjoyable, rhythmic reading full of vitality.
What this book contributes
- An authentic approach to the oral tradition of the Colombian Chocó, little known outside the region.
- A feminine and bodily perspective of Afro-Colombian culture, which celebrates rhythm and dance as forms of expression.
- Short and enjoyable stories, ideal for fragmented or continuous reading.
- A literary experience that combines memory, identity, and vital joy.
Technical specifications
- Author: Posso Figueroa, Amalia Lú
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Galician
- Theme: SHORT STORIES
- Collection: NARRATIVA K
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 290 g
Editorial review
"As miñas nanas negras" is a work that stands out for its freshness and its connection with Afro-Colombian cultural roots. The author succeeds in transferring the orality and rhythm of her native land to paper, offering stories that are both a tribute and a celebration. It is a recommended book for those looking for a different read, with a strong identity component and a joyful, bodily view of tradition. Its paperback format and moderate length make it accessible for any reading moment.