Juan Fernando Velasco announces concerts in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali

Juan Fernando Velasco in Colombia. Courtesy

Juan Fernando Velasco, Ecuadorian composer and singer is back in musicafter a pause due to the pandemic and his time in politics in his native country, being Minister of Culture in the Government of Lenin Moreno and participating as a presidential candidate in the last elections in that country. With his return to the big stages, the artist could not leave out Colombia, a country in which his romantic songs are among the most popular..

With the announcement of his ‘POPULAR TOUR 2022′Velasco pointed out that his first stop will be the country that opened the doors to his musical career abroad, Colombia. The composer of romantic hymns such as ‘Chao Lola’, ‘Today you’re not here’ and ‘So you don’t forget me’, among others, will have presentations at Bogota, Medellin and Cali.

The appointments with the Colombians are scheduled for the days October 13, 14 and 15, respectively. In Bogotá, Velasco will perform at the Movistar Arena; in Medellín he is agreed in the Plaza de Toros La Macarena; and finally, in Cali the Ecuadorian artist will be received at the Cañaveralejo Arena. The sale of tickets for the presentation in Bogotá are now available in TuBoleta.

The artist noted on his Instagram account: “Friends of Colombia, I know it’s been a while since the last time, but we wanted to do a tour that would really make a difference and stay engraved in your hearts.. And precisely that is what the “POPular Tour 2022″ will be. See you soon”. On the other hand, he pointed out that he will soon announce new dates in the country.

On several occasions, the Ecuadorian composer has expressed his love for the Colombian public. In fact, in a recent interview with Infobae ColombiaVelasco stated that “It was the first country that received my music and where I sometimes feel more loved than in my own country. Colombia has received me as its own, as one more Colombian, they want me as one of their artists, the first song that was played was ‘So you don’t forget me’ and since then I have not abandoned my relationship with this country”.

It should be noted that in these presentations Juan Fernando Velasco will present his new album, in which he ventures into the popular genre, reinterpreting some of his most famous songs. In this regard, the Ecuadorian told Infobae that “this new album is a way to thank ColombiaI feel that this is Colombian popular music and it is a way of giving thanks for so many years of love and listening to my songs.”

Until now, the artist has presented hits such as ‘they say’ together with the Queen of Popular Music Arelys Henao, and bye lola next to the exponent of the Mexican regional Espinoza Paz. This week, a new collaboration with a Colombian was presented as part of his new studio album.

Is about rise up, the Colombian singer, pianist and composer of popular, spiteful and norteño music with whom he performs ‘Nuestra Juramento’, written by Benito de Jesús and originally known in the voice of the immortal Julio Jaramillo. “I took some of my songs that have been played the most and we made them in a popular version, I made a new song and a cover”, he anticipated Infobae about the new record work that will be released soon.

Although many might think that Velasco’s arrival in the popular genre, more focused on spite than love, the artist points out that he does not feel disguised at all. This is because the Ecuadorian’s most famous songs are sad and address love from a different perspective than makes it easier for you to approach spite.

With this new single from the album, an ambitious musical commitment by Juan Fernando Velasco y Alzate is presented, in which pay homage to love, to one of the most emblematic songs of Latin music, and to one of the greatest performers that Ecuador has given to the world.

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Juan Fernando Velasco announces concerts in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali