MALENA KUSS is an internationally recognized musicologist specializing in Latin American music. She is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of North Texas, Denton.

"Simply put, this is a wonderful--in some respects even an extraordinary--book. From one end to the other, it strikes a series of elegant balances on every level." Allan W. Atlas, Distinguished Professor of Music, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York

Simply put, this is a wonderful--in some respects even an extraordinary--book. From one end to the other, it strikes a series of elegant balances on every level. (Allan W. Atlas, Distinguished Professor of Music, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York)