The vibrant sounds of Junkanoo, a traditional Bahamian festival, recently echoed through Langston University, a historically Black university (HBCU) in Oklahoma, thanks to the efforts of 19-year-old Bahamian student Sharano Hanna. Hanna, a sophomore and member of the Saxons Superstars, composed a melody for the university’s marching band, introducing the distinctive rhythms of Junkanoo to his American peers. The performance, which took place during the university’s final football game on November 15th, captivated audiences and left Bahamians brimming with pride.