“Nobody does solidarity like Central Americans.” Those are the brilliant words that Teco columnist Nestor Castillo wrote long ago. That phrase has come to mind a lot lately. As the 42nd Encuentro del Canto Popular came to a close this past Sunday, headlining Salvadoran artist Lolo Cutumay shared the stage with fellow Latino musicians. The stage — and by extension the audience — became a space where all were united for a moment in the spirit of nueva canción, calling for the genocide to stop in Palestine. May we all continue to amplify not only the stories of community, but of the very real solidarity that tethers us.
