I purchased this book last year and have used many of the pieces out of it while teaching elementary general music. I LOVE teaching multicultural music, and this book is a treasure trove of wonderful pieces from all over the world for all grade levels. Each piece includes a map of where the piece originated from, as well as a description of the cultural significance and hints on teaching the piece to your students. The book includes a CD of a culture-bearer performing each piece in the book, which is great for getting accurate pronunciation for yourself and for sharing with the students. A great find!