Diego Torres moves Buenos Aires with "Mi norte y mi sur" tour, remembers late friend
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Argentine singer Diego Torres performed two shows in Buenos Aires as part of his
Diego Torres captivated 10,000 fans in Buenos Aires with a two-and-a-half-hour concert at the Movistar Arena, spanning 34 years of his career. The show, part of his "Mi norte y mi sur" tour, blended laughter, bloopers, and heartfelt memories.
Near the end of the evening, Torres became emotional, dedicating a moment to his recently deceased school friend, Arturo. "Thank you for letting me play and put the pain and sadness aside," he shared, visibly moved. The concert kicked off with songs from his 2010 album "Distinto," including "Mi corazรณn se fue," "El mundo sigue igual," and "No alcanzan las flores."
Torres promised a "journey through time," transitioning to songs from his 2016 work, reflecting on the current world's contrasts. He also performed tracks from his latest album, "El tiempo," and "Me quedo con lo bueno," the latter being a city premiere. A touching tribute to his late dog, "Guapa," also featured, ending with a lively moment with his longtime backing vocalist Magalรญ Bachor.
The concert included an intimate segment with producer and musician Yadam, where Torres shared the inspiration behind "Las leyes de la vida," a song born from conversations with his nephews about family and valuing life. The show also revisited his early days with the song "Penรฉlope," evoking Spain with a rainy cobblestone backdrop. Torres lightened the mood with jokes about his colleague's new TikTok presence, humorously noting, "Life is now a TikTok, we're all crazy, what's happening to us?" The evening concluded with hits from the late '90s, including "No lo soรฑรฉ," "Sรฉ que ya no volverรกs," and "La รบltima noche."
Te separaste y te hiciste un TikTok. La vida ahora es un TikTok, estamos todos locos, quรฉ nos pasa.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.