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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: José Pablo Moncayo

¡Bienvenidos, cuates! Welcome to Mexico and the "Aztec Renaissance." One of Mexico's greatest composers, José Pablo Moncayo captured his country in music, from sonatas and symphonies to a ballet, a film score, and an opera. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music that'll make you want to dance.

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