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USA Today
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Maná talks new tour and how Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination felt 'like a dream'
Maná talks new tour and how Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination felt 'like a dream' Show Caption Hide Caption Mariah Carey & Oasis Among 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the 14 artists nominated for induction in 2025, eight of whom are first-time nominees. unbranded - Entertainment After nearly four decades of hits – including "Rayando el Sol," "Oye Mi Amor," "Mariposa Traicionera" and "Labios Compartidos" − Mexican rock band Maná is finally getting its due. In February, the Grammy-winning group − lead vocalist Fher Olvera, 65, drummer Alex González, 56, guitarist Sergio Vallín, 52, and bass player Juan Calleros, 62 − became the first Spanish language band nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. "Getting to this point in our career is like a dream," Olvera tells USA TODAY. "Truthfully, if you had told me a few years ago that this would happen, I wouldn't have believed it." This year's nominees also include music icons Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Oasis and Cyndi Lauper. Since Mana's beginnings in 1986 − the same year the first class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees made their mark (Elvis Presley, James Brown, Little Richard, to name a few) − the band has released 11 albums, including their 1992 album "¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?" which became the best selling Spanish language rock album of all time. This nomination "is an achievement shared with people who supported us from the beginning," Olvera adds. González, who also serves as songwriter for Maná, says he's thankful to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame committee because "it's the first time since it was established that they've nominated a band singing solely in Spanish. "For them to look our way and say, look at the musical impact this band has had in the United States, but also the social impact of the things they've done and the multigenerational reach we've had, is an honor," he adds. Whether the band is inducted or not, "The fact that they took us into account and nominated us opens a huge door for other artists in the future, not just Maná." More: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 nominees include Oasis, Mariah Carey and Billy Idol Maná on their humble beginning, breaking new records with arena tour Maná is also looking to break records with their new tour. The rockers will embark on a 30-date North American Vivir Ain Aire tour (named after their iconic 1992 song) this fall, kicking off with back-to-back September dates in San Antonio, Texas. "It's about time we get back to the States and feel the excitement of our fans," Olvera says. "Music serves as a way for us to heal and Maná, as a band, embodies that virtue." In November, Maná will also return to Los Angeles' Kia Forum for four shows and is slated to break the record for most arena shows performed in the city's history with a total of 44 concerts. The title is held by Bruce Springsteen at 42 shows. "It's impressive that we've been compared to the great musicians and artists who have performed hundreds of concerts in the United States and who are very beloved," Calleros says. More: Gene Simmons says KISS' next venture is 'unlike anything' fans could have imagined Olvera adds: "It's incredible, but on the other hand, it's all thanks to the fans because Los Angeles is our second home. That's where Maná's career in the United States began, and the fans are part of this achievement." The vocalist recalled one of the first shows they played in Los Angeles in a small Sunset Boulevard venue. "I think there were around 500 people," Olvera says, adding their fanbase grew by word of mouth from fans. Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Sabrina Carpenter, ASAP Rocky, Olivia Rodrigo and Korn On their Vivir Sin Aire tour, Maná will visit cities including Nashville, St. Louis, Baltimore, Montreal and Detroit for the first time. Vallín says it is a testament to the growing Latino community and "we're very excited that our music keeps reaching new fans and new places." The band will tour through spring 2026 with North Carolina as its final stop. Maná's tour to 'celebrate how incredible the Latino community is' Known for their evocative lyricism and high-energy shows, Maná goes beyond the music by highlighting environmental, social, political and human rights issues. "Maná was formed in 1986, so you can only imagine how many things we've seen socially and politically not only in our beloved Mexico but also in Latin America, Spain and the US," says González. "We've been a band that's held the Latino community close, as well as our Mexican people and all of our Latino brothers and sisters." In 2018, when they became the first group to receive the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year award, they used their acceptance speech to promote a message of unity and justice during Donald Trump's first presidency. New tour alert: Will Smith to hit the road on summer tour to promote new album Now, in 2025, amid a second Trump presidency, Maná is still using its platform to support the Latino community by creating a space with their shows where fans can drown out the political noise and let loose. "It's not the first time there have been problems in the US with different social issues," says González. "So we're simply going to celebrate how incredible the Latino community is, the contributions the Latino community has made and the weight we hold as a group of people." But, ultimately, "let it be a great party." Maná 'Vivir Sin Aire' 2025 tour dates Sept. 5 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center Sept. 6 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center Sept. 11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sept. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Sept. 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Sept. 26 – Chicago, IL – United Center Sept. 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 3 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre Oct. 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena Oct. 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Oct. 11 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Nov. 1 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Nov. 2 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Nov. 7 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena Nov. 8 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena Nov. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Dec. 5 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center Dec. 6 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center Maná 'Vivir Sin Aire' 2026 tour dates Feb. 21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Feb. 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Feb. 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center March 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center March 20 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center March 27 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center March 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center April 3 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena April 4 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
For Maná, who has been rocking for almost 40 years, singing in Spanish is part of their resonance and resilience
Four decades into their journey as a band, Maná is still enjoying many firsts. Last month, they became the first ever Spanish-language rock band to be nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. In September, they will kick off their Vivir Sin Aire Tour, which will take them to cities they've never played before, like Montreal, Canada. In November, when they make their tour stops in Los Angeles, they will break a record currently held by Bruce Springsteen for most arena shows performed in Los Angeles history. (Their total of 44 will best Springsteen's 42.) The Guadalajara-born band is well aware that this incredible success comes at a time of strife for the Latino community and migrants, amid constant news of immigration enforcement operations. Fher Olvera, the band's lead vocalist, told CNN in a recent interview that a message of faith and hope is baked into the essense of the upcoming tour. 'Vivir sin Aire (is) about coming and telling them, 'We're here, don't be filled with fear,' he said. 'These are murky times, but everything passes, and this is a moment that will pass.' Alex González, the band's drummer, added that they aim to bring 'a positive message about the importance of the Latin community in the United States,' particularly as an 'essential part of the economy.' The tour will have Maná performing 30 shows in 21 cities. A portion of ticket sales will help establish a program formed in honor of Olvera's late mother. The Maná 'Latinas Luchonas' program 'will empower Latina women entrepreneurs through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.' Giving back to the Latino community comes naturally to the band, who said staying true to themselves has been key to their success. 'The act of singing in Spanish and only in Spanish is a revolutionary act,' Olvera said. 'We also did (sing exclusively in Spanish) because we wanted to connect not only with the music, but also through all the ideas, the sensations, the Mexican spirit, the Latin spirit that can't be separated from language. It's inherent, it goes hand in hand. So, people understand it, and in the end, they assimilate it as such.' Guitarist Sergio Vallin recalled performing in Tel Aviv several years ago and seeing people singing in Spanish. 'We're very proud to bring our roots everywhere we go,' he said. They're grateful to say those roots are now multi-generational. 'The kids who grew up when Maná started are now parents or even grandparents. And so, the music, the truth, is passed down,' González said. 'It's been incredible that it's been (passed on) from generation to generation.' The Vivir Sin Aire Tour will run through April 2026. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be revealed in late April.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over, Bruce Springsteen. Come this fall, the Mexican pop-rock giants Maná will break the Boss' record for most arena shows in Los Angeles, with 44 to his 42, during a new arena tour. 'And singing in Spanish! That's the amazing thing,' says vocalist Fher Olvera. 'We are living history in this country.' The Vivir Sin Aire Tour, named after the hit song from their 1992 album '¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?' kicks off Sept. 5 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and concludes April 4, 2026 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. It includes a four-night residency at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, placing them just ahead of Springsteen's record. The band, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, will also perform in some cities they have never toured in before: Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore and Montreal among them. In the past, proceeds from Maná's tours have funded 'scholarships and worked with the farmers,' drummer Alex González lists. This time around, part of the proceeds from the tour will benefit their 'Latinas Luchonas' program in honor of Rosario Sierra, Olvera's late mother. González describes it as an initiative to assist single mothers. Their live shows double as 'a celebration of the Latin community,' says González. 'All the Latino community comes, and they also bring their Anglo friends. They learn a little bit of Spanish and they learn a little bit of our culture. And so, it's great. It's just fantastic playing live.' Audiences can expect to hear classic tunes such as 'Rayando el Sol' and 'Oye Mi Amor,' and a mix of non-singles for the hardcore fans — but they will need to wait a little bit longer if they want a record. The band hasn't added much in that department since their last studio album, 'Cama Incendiada,' was released in 2015. 'For now, we are very focused (on) this new tour,' says Olvera, when asked if there's a new album on the way. 'So after this? ... We will see.' These days, they've got a lot to celebrate. Last month, Maná was among the 14 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2025, becoming the first fully Spanish-language act to receive a nod. 'It's a huge honor for us,' says guitarist Sergio Vallín. 'I think it is good for the whole community, the Latino community.' When the band received the news, they dedicated the nomination to 'all Latinos everywhere, especially the immigrants who are suffering right now' in a statement. González says the band owes their career in the United States to the Mexican and Latin communities, a population he describes as an 'essential part of the workforce and the economy of the United States.' 'We dedicate this award to all of them, you know, because at the end of the day, all these people, what they're doing is they're putting the bread on the table and they're working very hard,' he says. Referencing the ongoing immigration crackdown in the U.S., González notes 'there's a lot of people that are scared.' 'This tour, it's all about bringing everybody together,' he continues. 'We're bringing this positive message to the United States.' Maná's members have never shied away from speaking their minds, particularly on social and political issues. Last year, the band removed its 2016 song with Nicky Jam after the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer expressed his support for Trump's candidacy. (Jam later rescinded his endorsement.) Latinos have to understand they 'have political power,' says Olvera. But for now, 'our community is invited to sing, to dance, to forget (at) our concerts.'
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over, Bruce Springsteen. Come this fall, the Mexican pop-rock giants Maná will break the Boss' record for most arena shows in Los Angeles, with 44 to his 42, during a new arena tour. 'And singing in Spanish! That's the amazing thing,' says vocalist Fher Olvera. 'We are living history in this country.' The Vivir Sin Aire Tour, named after the hit song from their 1992 album '¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?' kicks off Sept. 5 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and concludes April 4, 2026 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. It includes a four-night residency at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, placing them just ahead of Springsteen's record. The band, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, will also perform in some cities they have never toured in before: Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore and Montreal among them. In the past, proceeds from Maná's tours have funded 'scholarships and worked with the farmers,' drummer Alex González lists. This time around, part of the proceeds from the tour will benefit their 'Latinas Luchonas' program in honor of Rosario Sierra, Olvera's late mother. González describes it as an initiative to assist single mothers. Their live shows double as 'a celebration of the Latin community,' says González. 'All the Latino community comes, and they also bring their Anglo friends. They learn a little bit of Spanish and they learn a little bit of our culture. And so, it's great. It's just fantastic playing live.' Audiences can expect to hear classic tunes such as 'Rayando el Sol' and 'Oye Mi Amor,' and a mix of non-singles for the hardcore fans — but they will need to wait a little bit longer if they want a record. The band hasn't added much in that department since their last studio album, 'Cama Incendiada,' was released in 2015. 'For now, we are very focused (on) this new tour,' says Olvera, when asked if there's a new album on the way. 'So after this? ... We will see.' These days, they've got a lot to celebrate. Last month, Maná was among the 14 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2025, becoming the first fully Spanish-language act to receive a nod. 'It's a huge honor for us,' says guitarist Sergio Vallín. 'I think it is good for the whole community, the Latino community.' When the band received the news, they dedicated the nomination to 'all Latinos everywhere, especially the immigrants who are suffering right now' in a statement. González says the band owes their career in the United States to the Mexican and Latin communities, a population he describes as an 'essential part of the workforce and the economy of the United States.' 'We dedicate this award to all of them, you know, because at the end of the day, all these people, what they're doing is they're putting the bread on the table and they're working very hard,' he says. Referencing the ongoing immigration crackdown in the U.S., González notes 'there's a lot of people that are scared.' 'This tour, it's all about bringing everybody together,' he continues. 'We're bringing this positive message to the United States.'
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Move over, Bruce Springsteen. Come this fall, the Mexican pop-rock giants Maná will break the Boss' record for most arena shows in Los Angeles, with 44 to his 42, during a new arena tour. 'And singing in Spanish! That's the amazing thing,' says vocalist Fher Olvera. 'We are living history in this country.' The Vivir Sin Aire Tour, named after the hit song from their 1992 album '¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?' kicks off Sept. 5 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and concludes April 4, 2026 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. It includes a four-night residency at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, placing them just ahead of Springsteen's record. The band, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, will also perform in some cities they have never toured in before: Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore and Montreal among them. In the past, proceeds from Maná's tours have funded 'scholarships and worked with the farmers,' drummer Alex González lists. This time around, part of the proceeds from the tour will benefit their 'Latinas Luchonas' program in honor of Rosario Sierra, Olvera's late mother. González describes it as an initiative to assist single mothers. Their live shows double as 'a celebration of the Latin community,' says González. 'All the Latino community comes, and they also bring their Anglo friends. They learn a little bit of Spanish and they learn a little bit of our culture. And so, it's great. It's just fantastic playing live.' Audiences can expect to hear classic tunes such as 'Rayando el Sol' and 'Oye Mi Amor,' and a mix of non-singles for the hardcore fans — but they will need to wait a little bit longer if they want a record. The band hasn't added much in that department since their last studio album, 'Cama Incendiada,' was released in 2015. 'For now, we are very focused (on) this new tour,' says Olvera, when asked if there's a new album on the way. 'So after this? ... We will see.' These days, they've got a lot to celebrate. Last month, Maná was among the 14 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2025, becoming the first fully Spanish-language act to receive a nod. 'It's a huge honor for us,' says guitarist Sergio Vallín. 'I think it is good for the whole community, the Latino community.' When the band received the news, they dedicated the nomination to 'all Latinos everywhere, especially the immigrants who are suffering right now' in a statement. González says the band owes their career in the United States to the Mexican and Latin communities, a population he describes as an 'essential part of the workforce and the economy of the United States.' 'We dedicate this award to all of them, you know, because at the end of the day, all these people, what they're doing is they're putting the bread on the table and they're working very hard,' he says. Referencing the ongoing immigration crackdown in the U.S., González notes 'there's a lot of people that are scared.' 'This tour, it's all about bringing everybody together,' he continues. 'We're bringing this positive message to the United States.' Maná's members have never shied away from speaking their minds, particularly on social and political issues. Last year, the band removed its 2016 song with Nicky Jam after the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer expressed his support for Trump's candidacy. (Jam later rescinded his endorsement.) Latinos have to understand they 'have political power,' says Olvera. But for now, 'our community is invited to sing, to dance, to forget (at) our concerts.'
