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Pepe Aguilar's 12 favorite multi-cultural songs; what are yours? (Playlist)
Latin pop superstar Pepe Aguilar, son of mariachi Antonio Aguilar and film star Flor Silvestre, at his office in the Valley.
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Pepe Aguilar at his office in the Valley (John Rabe)
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Latin pop superstar Pepe Aguilar, son of mariachi Antonio Aguilar and film star Flor Silvestre, at his office in the Valley.
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Pepe Aguilar at his office in the Valley (John Rabe)
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Meet superstar Pepe Aguilar: He’s a ranchera singer who’s sold 12 million albums, and he’s the son of Mexico’s most famous mariachi Antonio Aguilar. Most recently, he recorded his first public radio interview with Off-Ramp's John Rabe.
Aguilar says he strives to create sounds that have no boundaries, and his appreciation for music transcends beyond ranchera. He shared a Spotify playlist of his top 12 multi-cultural songs with KPCC. They vary not only in language, but also in style.
Have a listen, and let us know: What are your favorite songs from around the world? Share with us on Twitter using #PepeAguilarKPCC or in comments below.
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