(AP) MEXICO CITY - The Mexican "norteno" band Los Tigres del Norte says it has canceled a planned appearance at an awards ceremony after organizers allegedly asked it not to play the biting political commentary song "La Granja."

The song’s lyrics appear to lampoon former officials and also allude to the violence unleashed in the government’s war on drug cartels.

The group’s record label is Universal Music. The company said in a statement Wednesday that the National Auditorium had asked the Tigres not to play "La Granja" during a ceremony for the "Las Lunas" awards.

The management of the government-owned auditorium was not available to comment on the dispute.

The awards recognize the best performances at the auditorium, one of Mexico’s premier venues.