Before the concert, in the Amphitheater itself, the Provincial Council of Huesca presented him with the Pyrenees South Award in the 'Cultural Diversity' category.
A force of nature had thousands of people dancing to the rhythm of some of the most successful Latin songs of recent decades last night, July 23rd. Ricky Martin arrived at Pirineos Sur tonight as part of his successful international tour, performing the hits he has crafted over three decades. He delivered a flawless concert that reaffirms his undisputed title as the 'King of Latin Pop'.
Precisely because of his talent and his great contribution to popularizing Latin music in Spain and on the world stage, the Provincial Council of Huesca awarded him the Pirineos Sur Prize in the 'Cultural Diversity' category. The ceremony took place in the same Amphitheater, just minutes before the Puerto Rican artist's performance.
After 22 p.m., his backup singers and musicians took to the stage, bathed in lights and a sonic boom. But at the top of the stairs leading to the stage, Ricky Martin's silhouette appeared, and the fans erupted in a frenzy. The first song was the irresistible plena, "Pégate." He didn't let up, delivering a powerful performance. The second song was "María," that timeless Latin pop anthem with which he conquered continents almost 30 years ago. At the start of his concert on the floating stage in Lanuza, the Puerto Rican artist addressed the fans and spectators gathered at the Pirineos Sur Festival, saying: "How lucky you are to be here tonight, in this beautiful land. You're so lucky, I'm going to move here."
The show continued with the seven dancers setting the rhythm, performing near-perfect choreography. Martin was now completely unleashed, dancing and exuding charisma, accompanied by a massive nine-piece band, led by renowned producer David Cabrera (Sting, Quincy Jones…). With “Adrenalina,” he demonstrated how well he has adapted to the times, delivering a reggaeton track that got everyone shaking their hips. He continued down this Latin pop path, much to the delight of his fans, who danced and sang along to “Shake Your Bon-Bon,” “Lola, Lola” mixed with “La Bomba,” and “She Bangs.”
Midway through the concert, he ignited the audience's hearts with those ballads that have stirred the emotions of young and old alike for years: "Disparo al corazón" (Shot to the Heart), "Asignatura pendiente" (Pending Subject), "A medio vivir" (Halfway to Living) (featuring an outstanding saxophone arrangement), and the much-sung "Te extraño, te olvido, te amo" (I Miss You, I Forget You, I Love You). But he still had some of his most infallible hits saved for the end, songs that brought Lanuza to his feet: "La mordidita" (The Little Bite), "Por arriba, por abajo" (Up and Down), "Vente pa' ca'" (Come Here), "Livin' la vida loca" (Livin' la vida loca), and "La copa de la vida" (The Cup of Life) (complete with Spain's Eurocup goals on the screen). An undeniable triumph for an artist who, after more than three decades setting the pace for Latin pop and breaking down barriers, still has much to offer.
The opening act was Yadam, a young Venezuelan artist who, at just 23 years old, presented his magnificent debut album, "Belamor," brimming with superb 'torch songs'. With programmed backing tracks and himself alone on stage, he managed to craft a setlist that built momentum, earning a significant ovation from the early arrivals thanks to songs like "Beso," "Mis amigas," and "Loco."
