(Colombia, 1950) Colombian poet whose work has continuously been committed to highlighting the social realities and culture of the Pacific communities of Colombia, particularly their African roots. He is the author of works such as
El príncipe Tulicio: Cinco relatos orales del litoral pacífico and
Otro naufragio para Julio, as well as poetic works including
Alegando que vivo, Cimarrón en la lluvia and
Jornadas del táhur. Alfredo Vanín is the editor-in-chief of the magazine
Pájaro del agua.