“This is a special day,” he wrote. Shakira this Monday morning on his Instagram account along with an emblematic postcard from Puerto Madero. His contribution was not just another. The “Wolf” was already in Buenos Aires and was looking forward to the first final evening of her Latin American tour in the country. And it fell short! Aside from being special, The night was full of nostalgia, festive rebellion and empowerment. where the presenter reconnected with her audience and reaffirmed that she is part of our emotional soundtrack.
The Colombian, who comes from Barranquilla, knows these payments very well. Regular visitor since their rock era with Bare feether melodies immediately found refuge among Argentine audiences and her, an unconditional love; the one that has been passed down through generations and that brought entire families to enjoy this return on this Monday evening. A return that is more than a concert, It was a celebration of a shared history. and reuniting with some of those versions we once were.
Women no longer cry on world tours It is, without exaggeration, the most ambitious tour of the singer’s career. A monumental exhibition that has already taken place in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay and twice in Argentina on December 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th and 15th. “This is where I feel at home,” he said as he took the stage, revealing why he chose to end this Latin American tour here before continuing his journey through the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia.
From 5 p.m., the surroundings of the José Amalfitani Stadium were full of anticipation, hustle and bustle and infectious chants. Also flashy looks that took us to Shakira’s various artistic stages. While the little coins from the Caderines transported us continuously to the disco bare feet from 1995, the pigtails were a direct flashback Where are the thieves? from 1998 and the purple wigs are a reference to the hit “Las de la intuition” from 2005.
Two little girls, ages 8 and 11, stood out from the crowd. Their T-shirts with images alluding to this tour and their purple wigs showed their fanaticism despite their young age. “Shakira TQM,” was written on the box that Antonia and Ide held in their hands as a statement to their idol. “I’ve been listening to it since I was 12 years old and they grew up with it, so we came,” their mother Laura told LA NACION, adding that they traveled from San Martín, Mendoza to enjoy the show.
Another who came from far away, more precisely from Zapala, Neuquén, was Victoria. A young woman in her 20s who was with her high school friends, with whom she shared a similar wardrobe: a T-shirt with a wolf printed on it and the name of the singer they had been listening to since they were eight. “We put together the look, it identifies us because our group is called ‘Loba’, hence the design. In addition, we wanted to add a little sparkle and atmosphere,” they emphasized, referring to the epaulettes that they had improvised with rivets and green ribbons.
For Alma, this concert, which she shared with her father, is her 11th birthday present. In Abi’s case, it was the opportunity to share this experience with her mother Karina, who began attending her concerts 20 years ago. “I also saw her on the polo field in March. ‘Loba’ is the song I like the most,” said the 11-year-old girl.
Five minutes before 9:30 p.m. the stadium lights went out and the nearly 50,000 souls united in a deafening scream. Instantly, on the three screens that stretched the length of the stage, one could see Shakira reborn like a kind of phoenix beneath the sands of a vast desert. A clear metaphor to contextualize how this album and tour came about after the difficult personal moment she went through when she separated from Gerard Piqué.
The triumphant entry was not long in coming. On a central catwalk (which separated the North VIP field from the South VIP field), the star appeared in an oversized white suit with huge glasses and accompanied by a large entourage. This time her dancers and some famous faces such as Victoria Xipolitakis were chosen to perform the “She-Wolf Walk”.Big Brother Daniela Celis, Nacho Castañares and Lucila “La Tora” Villar as well as Kennys Palacios.
The song that lit up the night was “La Fuerte,” Their second collaboration with Bizarrap and the stadium turned into a party. A party that started so high that by the fourth theme the hostess had changed her appearance and the first batch of fireworks exploded. “I am here, Argentina,” the Colombian star shouted, driving her audience even further crazy.
“You don’t know how happy it makes me to be here, in this second round. Thank you for allowing me. Why do I feel at home when I return to Argentina? It’s because we have loved each other and accompanied each other for so many years.” What I have with Argentina is a love story that never ends.. “Thank you for waiting for me,” she said excitedly, before clarifying that “there is no better reunion for a wolf than with his Argentine pack.”
During the two-hour concert an almost identical one to the one she gave on the Argentine polo field last March, Shakira moved on stage as if there were no gravity: she danced, twerkedbeat drums, rejoiced and gave thanks. He was very grateful. “Argentina, you have always been special to me,” he repeated again and again, making it clear that he loves this country.
When it comes to her iconic look, there were almost as many costume changes as there were songs. The visual presentation, the eccentric choreography and the stories with CGI animation (which began on the screen and often came to life on the stage) also accompanied this emotional journey that spanned three decades of music: the guitars of her first albums, the Arabic movements of her hips, the Latin pop that made her a legend and the new songs full of self-confidence and rebirth.
“My life hasn’t been easy over the last few years, but no one is immune from falls. “What I know is that every time we fall, we get back up a little wiser, a little stronger, a little more Triple M,” she said, referring to “TQG,” a hit she performs with Karol G and in which she clearly references her ex. “Women alone are vulnerable, but together we are invincible”she added as her fandom applauded her.
One of the most emotional moments of the show was when the first chords of “Acróstico” began to sound. For the first time that night, the screen went dark Xylobands (digital bracelets) became darker and the atmosphere became more intimate. And suddenly what was expected happened: Milan and Sasha, the children the singer had with the Catalan footballer, appeared singing with their mother in fragments recorded especially for the tour. She was moved, and so was the audience.
The duality that characterizes this tour – strength and vulnerability – was further condensed when the artist paid tribute to Gustavo Cerati; with whom he not only composed music, but with whom he also had a great friendship. “Every time we were together he made me feel like it was a special day. That’s why our friendship will last forever.”He assured before singing one of the songs Oral Fixation Vol. 1 in a duet with him. Thanks to the magic of AI, the exSoda Stereo appeared on the screens for a moment with its voice and image. The classic chant of “Cerati, Cerati” echoed throughout the stadium, showing how much he will be missed.
This tour happens to coincide with the 30th anniversary of bare feet“To travel together for a lifetime,” as Shakira exclaimed. For this reason, there was no shortage of the usual classics, although in many cases they were remakes. While the collaboration with Maluma in “Chantaje” sounded in a salsa key, the song “La pared” for which he recently released sounded Spotify anniversary– was set to music by the Teatro Colón Stable Orchestra.
Romance was also present when the singer sat down on the central catwalk with a few musicians to sing “Days of January”; the song he dedicated to Antonio de la Rúa when they were a couple. “I knew they were waiting for this in that second round. Here it is,” he said, before the entire audience chanted it in unison.
“Women don’t cry anymore, women do the math.” is the phrase that undoubtedly heralded a new artistic stage in Shakira’s career. A phase in which the singer does not hesitate when speaking about vulnerability, resilience, self-confidence and rebirth. That’s why the “wolf” made it very clear before his departure which ten commandments his “pack” must follow: “I-You will take care of your pack above all else VII. You will not give up your wild spirit. VIII. You will choose your path without anyone forcing anything on you. IX. A wolf will not covet other people’s goods.
The end of the party was no less impressive. The hit that gave his name to this world tour and which he recorded with Bizarrap made the whole of Vélez explode again. “I love you Argentina, I love you forever”Shakira said goodbye as a shower of dollars rained down on the audience and fireworks lit up the gray sky of Buenos Aires.
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