Juanes conquers Brussels, once again, celebrating more than 20 years or career
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Review by David Vidal Sans
Three years after filling the same venue in 2023, Juanes returned to Brussels last night with a concert that proved why he remains one of Latin music's most compelling live performers. Back at the intimate Cirque Royal after a sold-out Antwerp stop in 2024, the Colombian singer delivered nearly two hours of music that effortlessly balanced nostalgia with the promise of a new chapter as he released a new album last spring.
He did not hesitate starting with well-known hits like 'Me Enamora', 'La Paga', 'Yerbatero', 'Mala Gente', some as a surprise for many attendees like me, not aware of how many hits he spanned in 2 decades of career. Clearly celebrated were singles like 'Fotografía', originally a duet with Nelly Furtado, 'Volverte a Ver', or my favourite 'Es por Ti'.
The artist introduced every song with some hint for the most avid fans, but left everyone heart-melted stepping down the stage to perform in the middle of the crow the hyper-romantic 'Para Tu Amor'
After a rock medley including some notes of 'Seven Nation Army' to remind everyone his multi-genre taste and his guitar skills, and a close-to-raving moment with 'La Luz', the Colombian closed the show with 2 epic singles, the worldwide famous 'La Camisa Negra' and the inevitable and adored by everyone hit 'A Dios le Pido'.
At 52, Juanes shows no signs of becoming merely a legacy act. His voice remains remarkably strong, he is deeply respected for blending genres without every losing essence or selling himself to trends and for a very charismatic and approachable attitude that got everubody "enamorado" of him.
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