championed

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Estévez’ “Cantata Criolla” is a Venezuelan classic from 1954 but little known outside the country, despite having been championed by Aaron Copland as part of his Pan-American musical advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He has long championed the idea that Europe must pull together in areas like defence, to make itself less dependent on partners who may prove unreliable.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As a candidate, he’s advocating a similar federal law and has championed a national framework for regulating A.I.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Rollins similarly championed Black pride on "Airegin," another of his best-known pieces which is rigorously quick-paced -- and whose title is an anagram for Nigeria.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He championed a preferential option for the poor.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French