Despite recent controversy, Grupo Frontera took the stage as scheduled at the Sueños Music Festival, delivering a high-energy performance that thrilled fans on the festival’s second day.
Dressed in black leather western outfits, the six-member Tejano band captivated the crowd with a dynamic set and visuals that highlighted borderland imagery, including burning saloons and sweeping desert landscapes. The crowd responded enthusiastically, with many donning sombreros, boots, and cowboy hats while singing along to every song. One fan even handed lead singer Adelaido “Payo” Ortíz a bouquet of roses.
The group’s appearance came months after backlash over a viral video showing a relative celebrating Donald Trump’s election victory, which sparked accusations of political alignment. Grupo Frontera quickly addressed the controversy, stating on social media:
“Grupo Frontera has no affiliation or alliance with any political party that’s against immigrants and the Latino community. Our families and members have struggled for a better future, and we will always stand with our people.”
Despite ongoing criticism on fan forums leading up to and during the festival, the band was met with an enthusiastic reception on the Grant Park lawn.
Known for their wide-ranging collaborations with artists like Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, Carin León, and Romeo Santos, Grupo Frontera played crowd favorites including “No Se Va,” “El Amor de Su Vida,” “un x100to,” and “Bebé Dame.”
It was “No Se Va” that propelled the band to international fame, especially among younger Mexican Americans seeking a musical identity that bridges traditional grupero and contemporary Latin sounds. Frontera’s signature accordion solos stood out from the rest of the festival’s lineup, cementing their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic acts.
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