Puerto Rican singer Chayanne has «bullfighted» with his music and rhythm on Sunday night on the stage of the Iconic Santalucía Fest, at the emblematic Plaza de España in Seville. Thousands of spectators surrendered to the show and sang along to great hits like ‘Torero’, ‘Salomé’, or ‘Bailando Bachata’.
This was Chayanne’s second and final stop in Andalusia, following his performance on May 25 at the Marenostrum Fuengirola (Malaga). Tonight’s concert is the third in the Iconic Fest lineup, which kicked off its fifth edition last Friday with Justin Timberlake and continued on Saturday with performances by Rigoberta Bandini and Zahara.
The Puerto Rican artist burst onto the stage at 10:40 pm dressed entirely in black, with a shiny jacket. The cheers didn’t stop, mobile phones pointed towards the stage, and numerous banners were raised with phrases like «We danced when I was six years old» or «I’ve been waiting for you my whole life.»
The rhythm started with ‘Let’s Dance Again’, followed by one of his most iconic anthems, ‘Salomé’, which drove the audience crazy. Hands were raised to the beat of the music as Chayanne danced with his dancers and blew kisses to the audience during ‘Boom Boom’.
At the end of the concert’s introduction, the artist, moved by the warmth of the audience, received a standing ovation. Thus began ‘The Center of My Heart’, marking the true start of this musical event. The singer climbed onto a platform that lifted him above the stage, took off his jacket, and revealed a shiny shirt.
After the applause, and now soaked in sweat, Chayanne performed the classic ‘Provoke Me’ from the top of the platform. In one of the night’s most memorable moments, he caught a Mexican flag thrown by a fan and placed it on the stage. He then came down to sing the end of the song with the audience, who continued to sing along.
«TONIGHT YOU ARE IN CHARGE AND I OBEY»
He then performed ‘Capricious’, where the dancers used portable platforms on which the singer also stepped. He then officially greeted the audience, saying «good evening, my people». The emotional artist expressed how «wonderful it is to be here in Seville», emphasizing that everything he does is «out of love for you, that’s why tonight you are in charge and I obey.»
This led to ‘Take Care of Your Soul’, performed in an intimate moment, accompanied only by his musicians and backing vocalists. This was followed by other big hits like ‘Tied to Your Love’, during which he came down to the floor to greet the audience and receive a red rose from a fan.
‘The Key’ brought the rhythm back to the stage. Chayanne and his dancers moved from side to side as the audience followed every step, leading to the next song in the repertoire, ‘Dance Dance’.
In a brief interlude, the artist left the stage, allowing his dancers to shine with a choreography. He then returned in a new outfit consisting of a sleeveless black jacket to perform ‘And You Leave’, this time without dancers, in a more solemn and emotional rendition.
After the song, Chayanne thanked the city of Seville, stating that he «never takes anything for granted», which is why it is «a blessing to sing in such a beautiful place like the Plaza de España.»
During his brief break, the singer reminisced about starting his music career at the age of ten, jokingly saying, «only 25 years have passed… although in reality, it’s been 35. But age doesn’t matter. I see you all as 15-year-olds!» This speech transitioned into a section filled with nostalgia with ballads like ‘I Love You’, ‘Born Again’, ‘I Am Your Pirate’, and ‘Completely in Love’, where he declared his love for the audience.
‘Beautiful Sticks’ marked the halfway point of the show, reactivating the energy that continued with ‘This Rhythm’, making the entire plaza dance. With ‘Party’, Chayanne returned to the floor to interact with his audience, thanking his team for all their hard work and stating that he is «just a piece of the puzzle», while emphasizing that the «true stars of the night» were his fans. After a short break, the night continued with ‘If We Had Little Time’, with a new outfit featuring a golden and black shirt.
«IN SEVILLE, PEOPLE LIKE TO SHARE»
After performing the song, he offered a brief reflection on the value of shared time. He posed a question that invited introspection: «Who would we be with if we had little time left?» He answered himself by saying that «often, work prevents us from fully enjoying those moments that truly matter.» «I know that here, in Seville, people like to share,» he added, acknowledging the warm spirit of the city. He concluded by affirming that «a hug can change everything,» before sending a symbolic one from the stage to the audience.
Touched by the number of flags received, he thanked Spain for all the love, stating that «this land is wonderful.» He then performed ‘I Love You, Period’, one of the most intimate songs in the repertoire, accompanied only by the piano, before gradually adding the rest of the instruments.
One of the most anticipated moments of the night came with ‘Humans on Mars’, which unleashed the euphoria of the audience, who sang along from start to finish. The show continued with ‘Like You and Me’, and shortly after, Chayanne gave his all on stage with the performance of ‘Mother Earth’, setting the stage for the concert’s finale.
Before bidding farewell, the artist recalled that prior to the pandemic, he had planned to visit this land, but COVID forced him to pause his plans. Therefore, he explained that this tour is titled ‘Let’s Dance Again’ because his greatest desire was to dance again with his fans.
The final stretch of the concert was filled with emotion. After a wardrobe change, Chayanne reappeared wearing a purple velvet jacket to perform ‘Waltz Time’. Next came ‘Dancing Bachata’, where, overcome by the heat of the Seville night, he removed his jacket amidst a light breeze that swept through the Plaza de España.
In one of the most intimate gestures of the evening, the artist mentioned that he didn’t have a partner to dance bachata with, so he decided to invite a fan from the audience onto the stage, introducing her as the «representative of Seville». The lucky fan went up excitedly, was greeted with a warm hug, took a photo with him, and danced a few steps with the singer. As the penultimate song, Chayanne performed ‘A Century Without You’, once again coming down to the floor to feel the audience’s affection.
The night closed on a high note with ‘Torero’, where he conquered the Plaza de España. Accompanied by his dance troupe, Sevillian red carnations, and fans in red and black tones, the artist bid farewell amidst applause with a clear message: «Until next time, Seville.»
