Edwing “Canuto” Roldán Ortiz is a cultural manager and performance artist whose international practice connects literature with social impact. As Secretary of the World Poetry Slam Organization, they have led major global events, including the World Poetry Slam Championship and the Abya Yala Poetry Slam Cup in Ciudad Juárez. Their work in performance and reading promotion has included strategic collaborations with institutions such as UNAM, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the University of Liverpool. They have participated in literary and cultural gatherings in Brazil, Colombia, Belgium and Italy, promoting the principles of “radical listening” and greater visibility for gender and sexual diversity. Edwing has also contributed to various publications, including bilingual anthologies, and directs Anémona, a literary magazine created for LGBT+ children and young people. Their work brings together cultural management, performance, literature and community engagement across international spaces.
