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Summary Of Uncle Pedroe Perdomo

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The Essential Hits of Shorty Bon Bon is dedicated to the author’s Uncle Pedroe Perdomo, but it becomes more of tribute to all salsa and Spanish Harlem musicians. Throughout the book, Willie Perdomo creates interesting rhythms that flow well with his multi-lingual dictionary, highlighting and celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage. Fashioning the book a jam session or “descarga,” Perdomo does a great job of mixing and combining poetry written to be read and poetry written to be heard. “Shorty Bon Bon,” a mythical Spanish Harlem musician, becomes a type of mentor for Perdomo throughout the book, allowing the author's ability to traverse time to reconnect with his dead Uncle and heritage. Perdomo takes lessons in the book from Shorty Bon Bon,
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