
Organ grinders march during an event in Mexico City on May 24, 2026. The traditional instrument, weighing between 24 and 38 kilos, is a wooden box with an internal cylinder, metal pegs which pluck metal teeth to create the music, and a crank that drives it. The instrument has been played by Mexican operators since the late 1800s and is commonly seen in Mexico City's centre with donations asked by those playing it. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP via Getty Images)

