Yahoo Finance Marching band shows off ‘Hispanic roots’ by playing cumbia song at homecoming game for first time in years
A music teacher shared a musical milestone with pride, even if some students didn’t care.
Teacher and TikToker Francisco Gaxiola posted a special throwback for Hispanic Heritage Month. He and his high school students celebrated their “Hispanic roots” at homecoming. The marching band performed “Cumbia de la Cobra” by Fito Olivares Y Su Grupo.
Cumbia music is a form of Latin American music that evolved from colonialism. It blends African, Amerindian and European musical elements and is common in places like Mexico, Chile and Peru.
@mr.gax.teaches.band Showing our Hispanic roots for #hispanicheritagemonth #hhs #music #cumbia #marchingband #banddirectorsoftiktok #mexicantiktok #latinotiktok
♬ original sound – Francisco Gaxiola
The bands performed the classic cumbia song with a few people watching. While the teacher lamented that “of course, the student section doesn’t care that the band is playing,” it was still a pretty big deal. They pulled off the new song after a mere two rehearsals.
“This is the first time they’ve played any Latin music in at least the past six years, with 70% of the student population being Hispanic/Latino,” the teacher explained.
“Love this, they did so well!” a person commented.
“It’s a tradition at my school after every won football game since the quarterback is in band he’ll come over real quick and play this on his sax,” a user said.
“My school was mostly Latine and Black but was always playing nothing that would get us hyped,” a user posted.
“I love this!!! I’m from south TX and my band director could never, we’ve been playing the same 5 songs for years!” another wrote.
“My HS band has played this song for years now! I’m glad another band is just as cool!” a TikToker said.
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