Shakira unleashes her She Wolf for historic S.F. concert
The Colombian pop superstar packed Oracle Park on Monday, June 30, for her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour, making history as the first Hispanic artist to headline and sell out the home of the San Francisco Giants.
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Oracle Park set list
La Fuerte
Girl Like Me (Black Eyed Peas)
Las de la Intuición / Estoy Aquí
Empire / Inevitable
Te Felicito / TQG
Don't Bother
Acróstico
Copa Vacía / La Bicicleta / La Tortura
Hips Don't Lie
Chantaje
Monotonía
Addicted to You / Loca
Soltera
Última
Ojos Así
Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos
Antología
Underneath Your Clothes
Whenever, Wherever
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
She Wolf
Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53
In a city known for its diversity but not always its representation, Shakira's feat was more than a concert — it was a cultural milestone.
'There is no better feeling than when a She Wolf is back with her pack,' she told the 35,000 fans at the stadium Monday, referring to her 2009 hit of the same name and the alter ego she adopted that represents a woman who embraces her wild, independent side.
Indeed, Shakira leaned heavily into her She Wolf persona throughout the evening, which has taken on new meaning in the wake of her highly publicized divorce from Gerard Piqué, a Spanish former professional soccer player.
Three hours before showtime, Live Nation announced the sellout, and a gracious Shakira took to social media in excitement. She even invited fans to gather by boat in McCovey Cove to enjoy the show from the bay since no seats were left available.
And yet, the chairs stayed empty through the night as Shakira had her pack on their feet from 'La Fuerte' all the way to her closing number, 'Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' during her two-hour performance that pulled from three decades of hits.
'It's amazing to see the stadium so full on the last day of such a significant month to celebrate love and freedom and the bravery of so many who raise their voices every day,' Shakira said, acknowledging the last day of Pride Month. 'The world is so much better when we're living with respect, with truth and with pride.'
Shakira's words drew roaring cheers, and from there, she wasted no time turning that spirit of unity into a full-scale bilingual journey that commemorated both her Latina roots and global crossover success.
Visually, the show attempted to construct a narrative of the She Wolf's evolution, set against a backdrop of artificial intelligence-generated landscapes. But the digital effects looked generic and underdeveloped, at times becoming a distraction. Thankfully, Shakira more than made up for the visual blemishes. Her performance of songs like 'La Bicicleta,' 'Tortura' and 'Hips Don't Lie' had fans mesmerized.
During 'Chantaje,' Shakira offered the audience backstage access via live video, as a camera crew followed her during one of her many costume changes. It was a production choice that added a touch of intimacy amid the stadium spectacle.
She went on to showcase her versatility with her performance of 'Monotonía,' the bachata duet emblematic of her post-divorce era, and the merengue pulse of 'Addicted to You.'
Later, Shakira slowed things down for 'Ojos Así,' a nod to her Lebanese heritage with her signature belly dancing, followed by acoustic renditions of early tracks like 'Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos' and 'Antología.'
She then turned to some of her biggest English-language hits that solidified her international stardom, like 'Underneath Your Clothes' and 'Whenever, Wherever,' before, leading into the World Cup's official anthem, 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).'
A massive inflatable wolf emerged from the stage while the jumbo screens throughout the stadium displayed Shakira's '10 She-Wolf Commandments,' a manifesto of self-love and strength.
' Mi gente está noche somos uno,' Shakira declared, which translates to, 'My people, tonight we are one.'
Julio Lara is a freelance writer.
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