In her introduction, editor and contributor Salazar describes this work as \u201ca playlist of stories, about music, for music, because of music, through the music of poetry.\u201d The collection spans a range of poetic styles, geographical locations, and time periods. The authors represent distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds and include Indigenous and Afro-Latine writers and those with ties to Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. The theme of music as a cultural gift enjoyed via dances, songs, and instruments passed down from the ancestors forms a throughline. Latine musical legends past and present, like Ricky Martin, Selena, and Bad Bunny, are given their moments to shine. Standouts include the poignant \u201cAla\u2019s Song\u201d by Ari Tison (Bribri)\u2014\u201c\u2026I sing words I know are older than me. \/ Words as old as flowers. \/ I pick them like a bouquet. \/ Weave them together in my heart\u201d\u2014and the moving \u201cAltagracia\u2019s Saturday Surprise\u201d by Jasminne Mendez\u2014\u201c\u2026when I hold Juliana\u2019s guitar in my hands \/ it\u2019s like pouring water on thirsty soil \/ and I know making music \/ is something I need.\u201d In these stories, music works as a balm to heal or overcome family issues as well as to help people discover and remember who they really are. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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