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Maná brought his ‘Mexico Lindo y Dear’ tour to Lima. | Source: Bizarro Live Peru
Last Wednesday, an enthusiastic crowd filled the San Marcos Stadium to witness the return of one of the most emblematic groups of the rock in Spanish. After six years since their last presentation in 2018, the Mexicans of Maná met again with the Peruvian public on a night that attracted more than 30 thousand followers.
From hours before the show, the festive atmosphere was palpable around the stadium with the arrival of the fans. A procession of T-shirts bearing the band’s name, along with distinctive charro hats and colorful marigold flowers, showed devotion to a band that has been a part of the lives of many for almost four decades.
At 9:20 pm, excited screams announced the arrival of Mr. Olvera and his companions on stage. Despite the passage of time, Olvera, dressed in dark pants, a black T-shirt adorned with a shiny skull, and a satin shirt of the same color, demonstrated tireless energy and a powerful voice that resonated like the roar of a mature lion.
A review of his greatest hits
It was more than just a concert; It was a celebration in which we were invited to sing, jump and shout with songs like Send a signal, From head to toe, Thorned heart y Shared Lips. Fher Olvera, the emblematic voice of Manna, took a few minutes to recognize the fundamental role that Peru has had in the band’s success throughout Latin America. ensuring that the night would be full of energy, as Mexicans often say, “of little energy.” And indeed, he more than fulfilled his promise.
Manna offered a tour of some of his most celebrated albums, from Lack of love (1990) y Where will the children play? (1992) until Liquid dreams (1997), love revolution (2002) y Love is share (2006). With a simple but powerful staging, four screens made it possible to follow every movement of the quartet while they performed classics such as Where will the children play?, Live without air, treacherous butterfly, I forgot again y Hey mi lovewhich they interspersed with the emblematic Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley.
Alex The animal González took center stage to interpret like a mad dog and deliver a spectacular drum solo that generated a deafening ovation. From a platform in the center of the stadium, Fher asked the audience: “What do you want us to sing?” and continued with hits like I let you off the leash, I will cry a river y The cuckoo clock. The band also performed You are my Religionalong with a young doctor who confessed to having left her guard to attend the concert.
“Thank you very much, Peru”
During the two-hour concert, the Peruvian audience gave themselves completely, and Maná responded with overwhelming energy. The band demonstrated once again their ability to connect with their audience, being close and affectionate with their followers, which created an unparalleled atmosphere of party and camaraderie.
The night continued with topics such as I do not carewhere González once again stood out with his virtuosity on the drums, followed by At the San Blas pier, Nailed to a bar y Raying the sun, the latter received with great emotion. “Thank you, Peru. Thank you for the love, thank you for the affection. Thank you very much, Peru,” said Fher along with Juan, Alex and Sergio when saying goodbye.
In short, the concert of Manna in Lima It was an evening full of nostalgia and emotions. Although the repertoire was shorter than other stops on the tour Mexico Beautiful and belovedthe band reaffirmed its position as one of the most prominent groups in the rock Latin American, showing that his music remains as relevant as ever.
Fher Olvera, vocalist of Maná.Source: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez
Álex González, drummer of Maná.Source: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez
Maná returned to Lima six years after her last concert.Source: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez
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Maná offered a concert last Wednesday at the San Marcos Stadium.Source: Bizarro Live Perú
Since the afternoon, hundreds of fans gathered to listen to Maná live.Source: Bizarro Live Perú
The concert was a reason for fans to wear t-shirts and other clothing with the band’s name. Source: Bizarro Live Perú