Joyce Piotrowski

Delightful layers of learning abt Mexico, in a book/cd set

First, what the product details don't reveal is that Linda Ronstadt co-produced the cd of mariachi music included in the set - & "Los Camperos de Nati Cano" is a great mariachi band, lively and dignified with beautiful voices harmoniously arranged, absolutely none of the cloying attitude that some mariachis affect. The song list is great for learning about Mexican regional music, and the lovely little illustrated cookbook complements it perfectly, with lots of non-stereotypical and definitely "exquisito" recipes, menu ideas, and background on the delicious elements of Mexican cuisine. I can imagine a family who's learning Spanish, or planning to travel to Mexico, getting much more than their money's worth out of this great resource -- and any teacher of Hispanic students wanting to buy more than one set.… (mehr)