MEXICO CITY (apro).- The Spanish singer Raphael celebrated an emotional romantic evening at the National Auditorium, declaring his infinite love for Mexico in an effusive recital full of nostalgia. This Thursday he replicates the feat in the same venue, and then he will travel to León, Guanajuato.
“El divo de Linares” since 2022 began to celebrate six decades of artistic career, and now with a historic 62 years on stage, he brought the “Victoria” tour to please his Mexican faithful.
The visit included Monterrey on April 11 and Guadalajara on the 13th. Last night it was Mexico City’s turn, with a warm reception for the first of two dates, this Thursday he will be seen again at the colossus on Reforma Avenue.
Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez, known in the entertainment world as Raphael, emerged guarded by an ensemble of musicians singing “Now” and “De so many people.”
The spell was instantaneous, his audience passionately surrendered to the first chords. In the packed venue, followers of the 80-year-old singer were especially observed. Being accompanied by his children and young grandchildren, the faithful fans of yesteryear spent much of the presentation sitting in their seats, but with their spirits flying to the maximum, vehemently chanting each cut and detonating thunderous applause.
The repertoire listed “I am still that one” and “I close my eyes.” Renewed arrangements tuned “Digan lo que din” and “Mi gran noche”, seeing the legendary singer polishing the floor in a subtle dance.
A triad of screens in the background projected close-ups of the troubadour, spicing up a photographic tour of his glorious years. Dim lighting designed settings that ranged between bohemian and party.
Raphael reserved the dialogues and gave a concert without pauses, giving smiles, bows and kisses to the multitudinous horizon between each song.
In rapid progress, “Somos”, “Enamorado de la vida”, “Despertar al amor” and “La Song del Trabajo” were heard, adding the acclaimed “Adore” and “I was in love”.
The respectable recognized the character of the celebrity born in Linares, Spain, on May 5, 1943. You could hear in affectionate demonstrations, “excellent voice!”, “I love you Raphael!”
Dressed in an elegant black suit, he tirelessly sang a total of 31 songs, giving notes to “A que no te vas”, “I will be born again” and “How are you doing without me?” He selected “Amor mio,” recognizing the harsh lyrics for the composition “Lo saber mis ojos” and adding “Victoria.”
It included “When you are not here” and “Fallaste corazón”, this last work by the famous Tamaulipas Cuco Sánchez (1921-2000). He moved with the popular song of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec “La Llorona”.
Sailing in bohemian halos, “Noche de ronda” and “ Gracias a la vida” were heard, honoring the verses created by the legendary Chilean singer-songwriter Violeta Parra (1917-1967).
With the finalization in sight, “Being in love,” “In flesh alive,” “I am that one,” and “Scandal” were refined. Covered with the flag of Mexico, he dedicated words of goodbye:
“Ladies and gentlemen, once again the fortune of being with you again! Really, you, because you know very well, what you mean to me, to my career, you are very important over the years, you are everything! I know they love me! I fell in love with Mexico many years ago! “I’m still in love and I will continue until the end, forever!”
He said goodbye protected in deafening unison choruses for “How I Love You”:
How I love you,
How I love you,
Convince yourself
Convince yourself
Nobody will love you…
As he disappeared from the scene he exclaimed, “Mexico, I love you so, so much!”
This Thursday he replicates at the National Auditorium and will travel to León, Guanajuato, for a show on April 20.
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2024-04-21 11:40:52