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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Shakira unleashes her She Wolf for historic S.F. concert
Shakira returned to the Bay Area for the first time in nearly seven years to reclaim her territory, but the She Wolf ended the night doing far more than that. 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. More Information 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.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Indian men set Columbian street on fire with impromptu ‘bhangra' performance to Shakira's ‘La Bicicleta'
Dance and music transcend borders and bring people together across cultures and continents. A recent viral video shows Hardy Singh, a professional dancer, and a companion, performing bhangra to Shakira and Carlos Vives's hit song La Bicicleta, right in the middle of a bustling Colombian street. Their energetic moves, expressions, and joyful presence quickly attract attention, spreading smiles among onlookers, including a woman in a wheelchair. The video was shared on Instagram by @itshardysingh with the caption, 'Lit up the Colombian streets with Bhangra.' It has since gone viral, amassing over three million views and 202,000 likes. A post shared by Hardy Singh (@itshardysingh) Also Read | Chinese-American TikToker meets Mumbai woman who says Jackie Chan is her boyfriend, helps her start fruit business Viewers across the globe were impressed by the performance. One user wrote, 'OMG! You made that lady's day – who was on a wheelchair.. look at her million daughter smile.' Another user said, 'I can see a mother dragging her daughter to see this because she looks fascinated by this!' A third user commented, 'This is what humans were meant to be. Communities sharing art, music and joy. Not serving mindless money making corporates and fighting other people's wars.' One Instagram user said, 'When two cultures collaborate, it creates MAGIC!!!' Hardy Singh is a professional dancer who performs bhangra worldwide. He regularly posts videos of his dancing and has 83.2 thousand followers on Instagram. This isn't the first time bhangra has gone global. During Diwali last year, Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India, surprised many by dancing bhangra to Tauba Tauba from the film Bad Newz.
