La Laguna is bringing traditional Canarian verse and modern urban music together for the second edition of Biblioteca Resonante on Friday 30 October.
The free cultural event will take place in Plaza Hermano Ramón, on Calle Viana, from 5.30pm, turning the public square into a stage for improvisation, rap and the quick-witted art of spoken verse.
Organised by La Laguna Municipal Library, the event forms part of the celebrations for Library Day and aims to bring the written and spoken word out into the streets.
When Traditional Verse Meets Rap
One of the main attractions will be a live improvisation battle bringing together two very different musical traditions.
Rappers Reina Omega and Cristina Mahelo will go head-to-head with repentistas Anamarys Gil and Tatazirga García, in a performance built around rhyme, quick thinking and the ability to respond on the spot.
Although the styles come from different backgrounds, both rely on the same skills: rhythm, wordplay and the ability to think quickly under pressure.
The programme will also feature a showcase of Canarian rap, with Jela, Ibra, Safiro and Ayo Lion performing alongside DJ Jim B.
Young Performers and Traditional Polkas
The afternoon begins at 5.30pm, with children from the Abubukaka school of verse improvisation introducing audiences to the traditional Canarian décima, a poetic form with deep roots in the islands.
At 6.30pm, the Batallita de polkas will continue the celebration of traditional wordplay, rhythm and popular culture.
The event is designed for all ages, giving younger performers a chance to share the stage with established artists while introducing audiences to both traditional and contemporary forms of expression.
Event Details
- Event: Biblioteca Resonante
- Date: Friday 30 October 2026
- Start time: 5.30pm
- Location: Plaza Hermano Ramón, Calle Viana, La Laguna
- Area: North Tenerife
- Admission: No ticket price is specified in the announcement.
The event is organised by La Laguna Municipal Library, with support from the municipality’s Department of Culture.
It’s an interesting mix of old and new, with traditional Canarian poetry sharing the pavement with rap. And when quick thinking and a good rhyme are involved, there should be plenty to keep the audience entertained.