Piri Thomas, poet, writer and storyteller, is the author of the sixties classic Down These Mean Streets and many other books including Stories from El Barrio, and Seven Long Times. In 1997 he released his second CD of poetry and music, No Mo' Barrio Blues - his first, Sounds of the Street was issued in 1994. To read and see much more of Piri Thomas, visit his web site The World of Piri Thomas.

In this column, It Seems To Me ... he shares his opinions and poetry.

No Mo ' Barrio Blues
by Piri Thomas


Interview with Piri Thomas
Parts 1 & 2:
The Inspiration to Write "Down These Mean Streets"


Interview with Piri Thomas
Part 3
Of Prisons, Wordsongs, Self-determination and Laughter


Born Anew At Each A.M.


Puerto Rico: 500 Years of Oppression
by Piri Thomas and Suzanne Dod Thomas

Buy Piri Thomas' 2 CDs in In Motion Magazine's secure store

Visit Piri Thomas's Web site at <www.cheverote.com>