On this episode of ReCurrent, Jaime Roque explores the music and instruments of the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that recorded the life and culture of Mesoamerica at the time.

A family home video floods host Jaime Roque with memories and emotions as he recounts how on that particular day, his love of music was sparked.

This week, we're exploring the rich and resonant history of music from our past and how it continues to resonate with us today.

Learn more about the Digital Florentine Codex.

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