Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour kicked off in Mexico City on April 21, and the Colombian singer is set to bring her high-energy show to the United States for the first time since 2018. The U.S. leg of her tour will begin Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C., at Bank of America Stadium.
Fan Favorites and Iconic Performances
The Grammy-nominated song that has been a staple in Shakira’s performances for two decades is likely to be a fan favorite at the show. Shakira expressed, "Whenever I perform it, I feel like it connects with people."
The Impact of Reggaeton
Shakira discovered reggaeton sounds from Puerto Rico while working on her album Fijación Oral Vol. 1. She reflected on the song "La Tortura," stating, "Reggaeton was still relatively unknown when I recorded ‘La Tortura.’ I didn’t know what kind of reaction it would get."
- "La Tortura" was one of the first songs to incorporate reggaeton sounds into mainstream music.
- It became a hit single from her album and reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
Shakira has performed "La Tortura" at every tour and performance since its release in 2005, including:
- Super Bowl halftime shows in 2010
- Residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from 2018 to 2022
"I’ve been performing this song for so long now that sometimes I forget how much people love it," she noted.
Enduring Popularity
Despite being released over two decades ago, "La Tortura" remains one of Shakira’s most popular songs among fans worldwide. It has been certified platinum by both the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and CAPIF (Asociación Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas), indicating sales or streaming activity exceeding one million copies globally.
When asked why she thinks fans continue to love this song after all these years, Shakira replied, "I think because they connect with me through my music."
What to Expect at the Concert
Fans attending Tuesday night’s show can expect an unforgettable experience as they sing along to hits such as:
- "Hips Don’t Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean
- "Whenever, Wherever"
- "She Wolf" (which earned her another Grammy nomination)
Shakira will perform many more tracks from across her career, which spans over three decades.
Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or by calling (800) 745-3000.
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