The lyrics celebrate the joy of dancing cumbia, famously debating whether the skilled "Niño Cumbiambero" is Colombian, Cuban, or Venezuelan, before proudly declaring him Mexican .
The song features a lively, uptempo cumbia beat defined by the "sepulturero" (gravedigger) style—a name chosen by founder Antonio Durán because four original members actually worked as gravediggers. The lyrics celebrate the joy of dancing cumbia,
Originally appearing on the 1977 album of the same name, the song remains a staple in regional Mexican music collections, appearing on numerous "Greatest Hits" compilations. appearing on numerous "Greatest Hits" compilations.