JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – World-famous Jackson State University band, the Sonic Boom of the South, performed at the 2025 Coachella event.
The Boom was on stage alongside artist and headliner Travis Scott for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday.
“Anything great is connected to hard work, and it’s something that our students are not unfamiliar with. They’re familiar with working hard, and they’ve been doing so in grand style up until this point, and I’m very proud of them,” said Roderick Little, Ph.D., director of bands. “Our hope is that opportunities like these will show how important HBCU bands are to the nation and ultimately reach the right people who are ready to be long-term partners and donors of the university, the band program, and most importantly, our students.”…