In Ballet Folklórico , the song is used for regional dances from Nuevo León. These dances often involve fast footwork ( zapateado ), jumping steps ( saltitos ), and are typically performed in traditional costumes representing the northern frontier. The Landmark: Cerro de la Silla (Mountain)
This piece is a cornerstone of music and is essential to the cultural identity of northern Mexico. Cerro la Silla (El cerro de la silla)
" Cerro la Silla " refers to two major cultural icons of : the city’s most famous mountain landmark and the traditional northern Mexican polka that honors it. The Music: "El Cerro de la Silla" (Song) In Ballet Folklórico , the song is used
It is a Polka Norteña , a style heavily influenced by European musical traditions (German, Czech, and Polish) that integrated into Mexican culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. " Cerro la Silla " refers to two
It was famously composed by Antonio Tanguma , a legendary accordionist known as the "King of Polka" in Mexico.
The song is named after the mountain that serves as the visual symbol of Monterrey.
While Tanguma wrote it, the song is frequently performed by groups like Los Broncos de Reynosa , Conjunto Linares , and Montez de Durango .