Selected as one of the best books of 1991 by Publishers Weekly. A blend of cultures and races, with inspirations ranging from Caribbean musical rhythms to Castillan and Moorish influences. -Quirky and utterly lovely.---VLS-This vigorous bilingual Latino troubador's poems and essays are 'a dance on the edges'.---Library Journal

A colorful percussive collection spanning thirty-five years.

"[Victor Hernandez Cruz's work] is a testament to [his] singular genius."--Griffin Poetry Prize citation