Latin is “in” – even in school music classes. This volume presents 12  pieces from  Peru , Colombia  and  Bolivia in the style of such groups as “Los  Paraguayos ” and “ Inti  Illimani”, including “El condor  pasa ”, “ Cucurucucu ”  and other  favorites .<br>
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This collection is intended for music-lovers, who want a glimpse into the range and variety of Latin American music: Indio songs, from the Andes as well as Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Columbian rhythms such as samba,  baiao ,  maracutu , and  cumbia . The  arrangements  are far removed from clichés. Instead, I have attempted to create the typical  sounds,  harmonies, and rhythms of this music using conventional instruments. Even the  born Latino  will have fun playing them.<br>
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The arrangements are well-suited for flutes, but any other melody instruments will sound just as good. The two melody parts also come in versions for transposing instruments so that, if desired, they can be played on a clarinet or trumpet in B-flat. Each piece  comes with a  written-out accompaniment pattern for percussion instruments (conga,  surdo , rattle, claves, etc.)  as a suggestion from the editor.<br>
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The editor<br>
Jean  Kleeb  is a Brazilian musician by love and  passion. He interprets and composes, but also teaches Latin American music on many occasions in different courses to  children, students and adult musicians.<br>