Fito Páez performs at Zocalo, Mexico City: concert review

The crowd’s joyful and loving screams made Fito Pace blush. The Argentinian rocker admitted he was “humbled” by the buzz surrounding his free gig at Mexico City’s Zocalo on Saturday night (January 18). He was visibly moved, thanking the 80,000 people who attended Syntagma Square, according to city government figures, as well as those who followed the concert on social media and public television.

“It’s so beautiful to be here!” Páez appeared on the majestic stage, wearing a fluorescent yellow sweater and red cape that matched the show’s lighting design. “Save energy, because you will need it,” added the musician from Rosario, before starting his first concert of 2025 with his signature song “El Amor Después del Amor.”

The concert in the country’s main public square resolved issues with Mexican fans after a show scheduled for September was postponed after a family accident left five ribs broken and forced him to suspend a series of shows in Mexico and Colombia. outstanding debts.

This is also the prelude to three shows that the Spanish rock legend will perform in Mexico this week, two of which will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the National Auditorium (January 21-22) and one at At Auditorio Telmex January 26 in Guadalajara — part of his Páez 403 tour, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album, from 63and the 30th anniversary of its founding beat the circus.

The 61-year-old rocker’s concert was even mentioned at a presidential meeting last Friday (January 17), with the Mexico City government using it to kick off free music performances in the Zocalo in 2025. “Fito Paez is Fito Paez!” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in response to a reporter’s question about the singer-songwriter’s visit.

In the Zócalo, with a huge Argentinian flag flying in the front row, many people in the South American country were there to see one of their most respected and loved musicians, but there were also curious old fans, even watching via Netflix Meet his new fans with his biography series Love after love. “This is going to explode, it’s so beautiful!” Paes told the audience, his dialogue brief but seemingly enjoying the moment.

Accompanied by a large group of musicians and his ever present piano, he delighted the audience with a repertoire of his most famous songs, including “Yo Vengo a Offerer Mi Corazón”, “Cadáver Exquisito”, “Un Vestido y Un Amor”, “Un Vestido y Un Amor”. He also wowed the audience with classic songs such as “Al Lado del Camino”, “Circo Beat”, “Brillante Sobre el Mic”, “Ciudad de Pobres Corazones”, “A Rodar Mi Vida” and “Dar es Dar” Shocking.

Previously, Argentinian band El Juguete Rabioso and Mexican band Rey Pila served as the opening band.

“Goodbye, my love. What an unforgettable night! Health, money and love from everyone. Thank you for this great honor and for hosting us all in this city. “You know, we have I appreciate this from the bottom of my heart. “

With the audience’s enthusiasm still running high, the rocker returned the favor with “Mariposa Technicolor” and “Dale Alegría,” which marked the end of his presentation.

Fito Páez’s performance adds to the long list of concerts held in the capital’s Zócalo by national and international artists, including Paul McCartney, Roger Roger Waters, Pixies, Caifanes, Rosalía, Interpol, Grupo Firme, Shakira, Juan Gabriel and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and many others.