Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
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In the State of Oaxaca, basketball and wind bands have an intrinsic relationship. Music and sports coexist naturally, as if one could not exist without the other.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Music on the court
Almost every community in Oaxaca has a basketball court.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Musical match
In the communities of the sierra, it is common for games to be played to the music of the bands.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Band musicians
The members of these wind bands also tend to be talented basketball players.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Applauding instruments
During the games, the instruments become part of the cheer. They add excitement to each shot, whistle, applaud, celebrate, and mourn.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Musical cheers
These melodies accompany victories and defeats. The bands are there because, in a way, each game is a celebration of the community.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
The game playlist
The music that enlivens the games is quite varied. You hear classic mountain rhythms, but also modern songs and even some in the style of Rocky training.
The band leader
The band leader guides the music and sets the rhythm of the game, highlighting the intensity of the moments and filling the audience with emotion.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Batting
The musical notes become the conductive threads of the balls and accompany this significant moment for community life.
Basketball and wind bands (2023-06-30) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
The game
You might think that a concert is a solemn occasion. However, in Oaxaca a concert is synonymous with a party, and when combined with sports it becomes quite an event.
