Kany García Launches "Puerta Abierta" Tour in Mexico City Amid Technical Issues, Honors Mexico and Supports Migrants
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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Kany García's "Puerta Abierta" tour kicked off in Mexico City, a city that holds a special place in the artist's heart. Despite facing significant technical difficulties at the Palacio de los Deportes, the concert went on, showcasing García's resilience and dedication to her fans.
I am not going to deny that it is a gift for me, it is also an open door to the possibility that we talk a little more with the child who deserves a hug, with the girl who was also abandoned, who needed a conversation and did not have it.
The concert was more than just a musical performance; it was a platform for García to express her social consciousness. She dedicated a moment to discuss her song "La niña que fui" (The Girl I Was), a deeply personal piece inspired by conversations with her younger self. García hopes the song encourages greater attention to the needs and well-being of children, emphasizing the importance of providing them with the emotional support they deserve.
The first time I dreamed of having a career was here, the first things happened here, this is, to date, the most important tour of my career and it had to start in that refuge for a long time.
Mexico has consistently been a source of inspiration and support for García. She expressed profound gratitude for the country, calling it a "refuge" during vulnerable times in her career. Her decision to launch her most important tour to date in Mexico City was a deliberate choice to reciprocate the hope and strength she found there. The audience, comprising 14,000 fans, responded with an outpouring of support, recognizing Mexico's role as a significant driving force in her artistic journey.
There are things in life for which one must have memory at the tip of the skin, I never forget the people, not only those who have given me a hand, a home, the people who have truly become necessary bridges and refuges in my life and that is precisely what happened in Mexico.
García also used the stage to advocate for migrants, delivering a powerful message of solidarity: "Long live the immigrants, the people who have had to leave their country." This statement resonated deeply with the audience, highlighting her commitment to social justice. The concert also featured special guests, including the band Matisse, with whom she performed "Para siempre," further enriching the night's musical tapestry. The event underscored García's ability to connect with her audience on both an emotional and social level, solidifying her status as a beloved artist in Mexico.
Long live the immigrants, the people who have had to leave their country.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.