During his performance at the Palenque de la Feria Nacional de San Marcos in Aguascalientes, singer Natanael Cano was surprised when his microphone was suddenly turned off while performing one of his corridos.
This incident has generated controversy and has reignited the debate about censorship of regional Mexican music, which by government order can no longer encourage the culture of drug trafficking.
Context of the incident
The event occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025, when Cano began to perform one of his corridos tumbados.
Shortly after starting the song, his microphone was abruptly muted.
Although there is no explicit legal prohibition in Aguascalientes against this musical genre, event organizers can establish internal guidelines to avoid conflicts with authorities or the public.
This measure would have been applied in the case of Cano’s concert.
Reaction of the artist and the public
After the microphone went out, Natanael Cano and his team left the stage, ending his presentation.
So far, the singer has not issued an official statement about what happened.
However, in social networks, fans have expressed their disagreement and questioned whether it was a direct censorship by the organizers.
Debate on censorship in regional Mexican music
In recent years, authorities in several Mexican states, including Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Zacatecas and Baja California, have issued measures to prohibit or restrict the playing of corridos at public events.
These actions are justified on the grounds that some of the lyrics make apologies for crime or promote violence, alluding to drug traffickers, armed confrontations and luxuries derived from illicit activities.
Natanael Cano has spoken out strongly against the Mexican government's decision to ban narco corridos, as he has been harmed by not being able to perform his songs on that subject
Implications for Latinos
Buzzy
For the U.S. Hispanic community, especially those who closely follow regional Mexican music, this incident highlights the tensions between artistic freedom and regulations imposed by the authorities.
It also raises questions about how these restrictions could influence the programming of concerts and cultural events in the future.
The blackout of Natanael Cano’s microphone in Aguascalientes not only interrupted a musical performance, but also sparked a broader debate about censorship and freedom of expression in Mexican regional music.
As authorities and event organizers navigate these complex dynamics, the arts community and fans continue to watch closely as these events unfold.
Here is the moment when Natanel Cano’s microphone is turned off.
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