Daniel Ayala Pérez

Daniel Ayala Pérez ( born July 21, 1906 in Abalá, Yucatán, † June 20, 1975 in Xalapa ) was a Mexican composer.

Ayala Pérez studied at the Music Academy of Mérida and the Conservatory of Mexico City, where he later taught himself. From 1942 to 1955 he headed the Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan ( Banda Sinfónica de Yucatán ).

He composed a symphonic poem, five orchestral suites, a work for chamber ensemble and Indian percussion, chamber music and piano works, cantatas in Maya language and songs.