This is a great book for learning Afro-Cuban rhythms. Most of these rhythms are based on the 3-2 or 2-3 clave rhythm, so once you learn that everything else is built upon it. I've been using the book and CD for about eight months and am very happy with everything it covers. Learning to play a 3-2 son clave on a drumset for the first time is like climbing a steep mountain at first, but once you get it it's a thrill. The CD has 40 tracks and demonstrates the correct feel for each musical style. The author is an excellent drummer herself as evidenced by the CD. This is the book when you are ready to learn Latin rhythms. I plan on getting the author's Brazilian Coordination book next, but for now this book gives me a lot to work on. Recommended.