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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sebastien De La Cruz
Sebastien singing the national anthem at the NBA finals in Texas.
Sebastien, considered 'charro del
orro...the voice of gold,' was invited to sing the national anthem for
the NBA games in San Antonio, Texas, which is his birthplace and
hometown. It was a meaningful and spectacular performance--both times.
He was invited back to sing when the twittersphere lit up with racist
type comments because of Sebastien's tradition Mexican mariachi costume.
Folks from California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and probably Colorado
wouldn't find the elaborate clothing a surprise or bothersome due to
the hispanic connections of southwest history. But, sadly, some make use
of public forums to demonstrate not only ignorance but intolerance. The
boy responded with grace and dignity.
Sebastien, who at the time was only
eleven years old, was invited to sing again. His rendition of the
national anthem was even more beautiful, if possible. Personally, I've
never heard anyone, not even Whitney Houston, sing it better.
Spurs’ Singer Sebastien De La Cruz ‘Overjoyed’ to Be Asked Back
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