The History of Latin Music is a great book in the Music Library series by Stuart A. Kallen.  This series would be a wonderful addition to any school library collection for students in Spanish classes, Music appreciation classes or for anyone interested in Latin music.  It is a comprehensive look on how the Latin genre has had a major impact on popular music and how each nation in Latin America has its own unique musical form.  The series does an excellent job focusing in on modern musicians as well as the instruments used and the cultural history of each region.  Each chapter has numerous color photographs, informative sidebars, and annotated bibliographies.   I have truly enjoyed the series I have received and would like to purchase the whole collection.