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Marco Antonio Solís to Return to Paraguay for 'Gratitud' Tour, Recalling Past Visits
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Marco Antonio Solís to Return to Paraguay for 'Gratitud' Tour, Recalling Past Visits

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís will visit Paraguay on October 31 for his "Gratitud" tour.
  • This marks his latest visit to Paraguay, where he has a long-standing relationship with fans since 1995.
  • The article details his previous visits, promotional tours, and his first concert in 2005.

Mexican music icon Marco Antonio Solís is set to return to Paraguay on October 31 as part of his "Gratitud" tour, continuing a decades-long connection with his Paraguayan audience. The beloved singer and composer first visited Asunción in 1995, coinciding with a promotional tour for Los Bukis' final album, "Por amor a mi pueblo."

By love for my people.

— Marco Antonio SolísThe title of the album that brought Solís to Paraguay for the first time.

During his initial visit, Solís expressed his familiarity with Paraguay through the guarania song "Recuerdo de Ypacaraí." A report from October 1995 highlighted his interest in Paraguayan culture, including its crafts and bilingualism, as he explored the Plaza de la Democracia and the city center.

The idea is to broaden ourselves, grow musically without abandoning my presence and to be able to reach places where we couldn't with Los Bukis.

— Marco Antonio SolísSolís explaining his solo career direction after leaving Los Bukis.

Solís made a subsequent visit in October 1996 to promote his debut solo album, "En pleno vuelo." At a press conference, he affirmed his intention to maintain the musical essence of Los Bukis while expanding his artistic horizons. He described the album as a dedication to his listeners, aiming to positively impact their souls through his music.

The goal is to reach hearts, fill them a little with our music, that at some point they have a positive effect on the soul of each listener.

— Marco Antonio SolísSolís describing the intended impact of his music.

After years of anticipation, Marco Antonio Solís held his first concert in Paraguay on February 19, 2005, at the Estadio del Club Olimpia during his "La historia continúa" tour. The concert was met with an enthusiastic, stadium-filling crowd. In addition to performing his hits, Solís expressed his admiration for Paraguay and offered a prayer in memory of Cecilia Cubas, who was tragically murdered.

How beautiful Paraguay is!

— Marco Antonio SolísSolís's declaration during his first concert in Paraguay in 2005.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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