If you're in a hurry, today's vintage pick is the perfect quick indulgence. Miguel Rivera's "Early Hours" is a translation of Guatemalan poet Humberto Ak'abal's five-line poem, "Altas Horas." Appearing in DB 13, Winter 2012-2011, this work is one of many in the issue with a cultural connection and was originally written in the Mayan language Mayaquiché, its intricacies beautifully converted and preserved in English by musician Miguel Rivera.
Humberto Ak'abal is an active and well-decorated poet whose works have been widely translated into French, English, German Arabic, and more. He resides in Momostenango, Totonicapán, Guatemala. For more information and to read more of his work, visit akabal.com.
Miguel Rivera is a musician and drummer whose translation and dissemination of Ak'abal's work has helped draw more attention to the writer and his cultural heritage. He resides in California and teaches throughout the U.S. Check out his page on Ak'abal's website here.
Click here to read "Altas Horas"
If you're in a hurry, today's vintage pick is the perfect quick indulgence. Miguel Rivera's "Early Hours" is a translation of Guatemalan poet Humberto Ak'abal's five-line poem, "Altas Horas." Appearing in DB 13, Winter 2012-2011, this work is one of many in the issue with a cultural connection and was originally written in the Mayan language Mayaquiché, its intricacies beautifully converted and preserved in English by musician Miguel Rivera.
Humberto Ak'abal is an active and well-decorated poet whose works have been widely translated into French, English, German Arabic, and more. He resides in Momostenango, Totonicapán, Guatemala. For more information and to read more of his work, visit akabal.com.
Miguel Rivera is a musician and drummer whose translation and dissemination of Ak'abal's work has helped draw more attention to the writer and his cultural heritage. He resides in California and teaches throughout the U.S. Check out his page on Ak'abal's website here.
Click here to read "Altas Horas"