Today is the Mexican national holiday commemorating the victorious Battle of Puebla on May 5,1862. Under General Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexican troops defeated the French army of Napoleon III and proved to the world that they could unite and defend themselves from foreign intervention. This anniversary is observed by Mexicans everywhere with dances, songs, parades and parties.
Here are a few suggestions of musical works for celebrating this occasion:
Chanticleer. Mexican Baroque: Music from New Spain
Chavez, Carlos. Complete Symphonies
Copland, Aaron. El Salon Mexico
Gauk, Rachel. Histoire du Tango
Hesperion XX. Entremese del Siglo de Oro: Lope de Vega & Su Tiempo 1550-1650
Kronos Quartet. Nuevo
Mariachi Cobre. XXV Anniversario: 1971-1996
Various Artists. Mexican Favorites