In her introduction, editor and contributor Salazar describes this work as “a playlist of stories, about music, for music, because of music, through the music of poetry.” 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 “Ala’s Song” by Ari Tison (Bribri)—“…I 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”—and the moving “Altagracia’s Saturday Surprise” by Jasminne Mendez—“…when I hold Juliana’s guitar in my hands / it’s like pouring water on thirsty soil / and I know making music / is something I need.” 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.