November 25, 2019

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The most famous creation of Mexico’s Manuel Ponce was part of our musical lineup this morning.  Originally for voice and piano, the song first appeared in print in 1914 and, thanks to its subsequent popularity, Ponce’s name became known in many countries. What’s the title of this song that was so much a part of Latin American popular culture during the first few decades of the twentieth century?