Santa Fe Klan Slays Coachella Performance: Recap

Below the blazing desert solar, chants of “Mexico” echoed by the Coachella Valley. Santa Fe Klan emerged, his accordion in hand, as an enormous silver inflatable “SFK” loomed behind him. His Coachella debut on Saturday (April 13) at 4:45 p.m. PT was a memorable second.

Kicking off with the infectious rhythm of “Cuidando El Territorio,” the rapper wasted no time amping the group’s power. “¡Y arriba México, cabrones!” he shouted, igniting a wave of Mexican satisfaction that swept by the viewers on the Coachella essential stage.

Sporting an outsized black jersey emblazoned with the numbers “473,” the realm code of his native Santa Fe, Guanajuato, the wordsmith delivered a riveting showcase. From the gritty bars of “Cypher” to the heartfelt melodies of “Mi Vicio,” and the poetic prowess of “Luna y Mar,” he effortlessly blended rap, cumbia, and Mexican symbolism.

Accompanied by a crew of dancers clad in bulletproof vests, military cargo pants and bandanas, and a full band consisting of a drummer, bassist, guitarist and DJ, the Mexican star’s presence was simple. As he picked up his accordion, the group erupted right into a frenzy, prepared to bop to the infectious cumbia sonidera of “Soledad.” “Vamos a bailar cumbia,” he asserted.

However his efficiency was extra than simply music — it was a celebration of Mexican tradition, the barrio life and resilience. “Con la bandera arriba, ¡que se sienta México!” he exclaimed, expressing gratitude to his followers and honoring his heritage.

Visitor appearances added to the spectacle, with poet/rapper Nanpa Básico from Colombia becoming a member of SFK on stage for a soulful rap rendition of “Te Iré A Buscar.” Later, “Tornillo” took the highlight, delivering a robust efficiency of “Un Día Todo Se Termina (Remix)” alongside the star of the present.

Halfway by his set, the artist took off his shirt to exhibit his absolutely tattooed physique with gorgeous portraits of Mexican idols like Chalino Sánchez and Pedro Infante.

As his set drew to a detailed, the Guanajuato native paid tribute to his late comrade Lefty SM with a heartfelt rendition of “Por Mi Bandera,” from their joint 2020 album Necesidad. Mexican flags waved proudly, adorning the desert as Santa Fe Klan’s rising legacy echoed by the Coachella Valley.

The day earlier than, on Day 1 of the pageant, Santa Fe Klan shocked followers throughout Peso Pluma’s set with an electrifying rendition of “NO SON KLLE,” cementing his standing as a drive to be reckoned with.