Mexican Regional music is not only the soul of parties and palenques, but also of stadiums and sporting events. Whether at a Liga MX match, a Mexican national team game in the World Cup or even in the MLB and NFL, regional music accompanies fans on every play.
“When we listen to songs like Cielito Lindo or ‘El Rey,’ we feel that the stadium becomes an extension of our culture,” comments an ESPN report on the influence of Mexican music in sports.
Hymns of the sport
There are songs that have become unofficial anthems of teams and fans.
Cielito Lindo, for example, is a staple in every presentation of the Mexican national team in international tournaments.
Vicente Fernández’s Volver, Volver is often sung in the stands when a Mexican team is fighting for a historic comeback.
Mexican Regional music is not only the soul of parties and palenques
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Another song that has gained popularity in sports is El Muchacho Alegre, by Banda MS, used by several teams to cheer on the fans at key moments.
MLB teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers have even adopted Mexican Regional songs to celebrate their victories, connecting with their large Latino fan base.
Part of the sport
Several exponents of regional Mexican music have actively participated in sports events.
Christian Nodal and Grupo Firme have been invited to sing the national anthem at boxing games and NFL games, while Banda El Recodo has animated games with live performances.
“We are proud to bring our music to the most important sporting events,” mentioned Edwin Caz of Grupo Firme in an interview with Univision.
In the future of the sport
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With the expansion of Latin audiences in U.S. sports, the presence of Mexican Regional music will only continue to grow.
MLS teams such as LAFC and Houston Dynamo have integrated Mexican music into their stadiums, and more and more sporting events are featuring Mexican artists in their halftime shows.
The combination of sports passion and Mexican Regional music is a tradition that continues to gain ground.
And as long as there is a team to support and a victory to celebrate, there will always be a corrido or a ranchera to accompany the moment.
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