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Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2023

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This week on May 5, we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. In the United States, it has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Listen to learn about the music that can be heard at Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Featured in this episode:

Jose Miguel Ortegon Tovar – La Raspa
Jose Miguel Ortegon Tovar and Norbert Denis Galouo – Pal Norte
Yvo Abadi, Manuel Dante Mathieu Faivre, and Miguel Vladimir Saboga – El Sombrero
Lars-Luis Linek – Ranchera De Harmonica

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