A resourceful street performer stunned passers‑by in one of the world’s busiest cities when he played “Chiquitita” by ABBA using nothing more than a leaf. The moment was captured by Instagram user @maitlandjack, who said he was “stopped in his tracks” by the unexpected melody. The video has since climbed past 2.5 million views.

He explained that he approached the performer, Javier, to ask permission to film the unusual instrument in action so he could share it with friends. After posting the clip, it quickly went viral, drawing global fascination for the musician’s unique talent.

Thanks to the surge of attention, a viewer was able to identify the performer online, revealing his Instagram handle as @hojitamusical.

In Mexico City, one of the busiest cities in the world, I was stopped in my tracks when I heard the sound of Chiquitita by ABBA coming from a….leaf! I stopped speak to the performer, Javier, and asked to take this video to share with friends, after posting it to my Instagram it’s suddenly gotten over 2.5M views. It’s incredible!

Fortunately some kind stranger online has been able to track him down, his Instagram account is @hojitamusical.