In honor of Pepe’s return, here’s a list of his 10 best songs. Check out his show, and don’t forget the tejanas and cintos piteados!

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.

Music “is the only universal language,” said Aguilar, who has been dedicated to Mexican music for more than 35 years. “Let me tell you that I truly believe I am fortunate,” said Aguilar.