Watch Panteón Rococó Bring Pro-Immigrant Struggle to Tiny Desk Concert
The iconic Mexican ska-rock band joins the famous NPR series during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mexican ska rock collective Panteón Rococó took to NPR's renowned Tiny Desk on Thursday to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and raise awareness for their social causes. The influential act, fronted by vocalist and activist Dr. Shenka, performed fan favorites such as "1993" and "Cha-Cha Love," dedicating the former to the over 133,000 people reported missing in Mexico.
Dr. Shenka, speaking both English and Spanish, highlighted their solidarity with the migrant crisis, stating, "We're representing Mexico City, the great monster." Guitarist Leonel Rosales wore a shirt with the phrase "no human being is illegal," a clear protest against U.S. immigration policies, while bassist Dario Espinosa sported a shirt depicting a dog urinating on an ice cube, rumored to symbolize the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Drummer Rodrigo "Gorri" Bonilla donned a St. Pauli jersey and the message "Make Fascists Afraid Again." Their performance, which featured hits like "Arréglame el alma" and "La carencia," garnered over 1 million views on YouTube within a day. Panteón Rococó's appearance on Tiny Desk precedes their Dec. 26 concert at GNP Seguros Stadium, followed by an indefinite break.
Vocalist Dr. Shenka was hospitalized in June 2025 for a mild heart attack, leading to a brief hiatus for the band. In 2025, Billboard recognized Panteón Rococó as one of the 50 Best Latin Rock Bands of All Time, and they organized a free concert for more than 120,000 people in Ciudad Neza to celebrate their 30-year career. Watch the band's Tiny Desk performance below.
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