The Vive Latino festival wrapped up its 26th edition on Sunday (March 15) with a diverse range of musical genres, spanning from classic and alternative rock to metal, funk, hip-hop, reggae, and 80s pop, and showcasing a clear evolution.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, The Smashing Pumpkins, Fobia, Tom Morello, Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, Steve Aoki, Hello Seahorse!, Santa Sabina, Esteman & Daniela Spalla — and the segment “Música para Mandar a Volar” (Music to Let Go) featuring Paulina Rubio, Danna, Amanda Miguel, Dr. Shenka, Mijares, and Emmanuel performing in tribute to Rocío Dúrcal, Juan Gabriel, and Charly García — headlined the second day of music at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium, where 80,000 attendees gathered, according to promoter Ocesa.
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The second day of activities was marked by debuts and comebacks. Making their first appearance at the famous Mexican festival, The Smashing Pumpkins surprised the audience by including a cover of the 80s ballad “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin in their setlist. Another highly anticipated debut was that of guitarist Tom Morello, who, in his solo act, brought his message of resistance and anti-fascism with a powerful set that included songs from Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave.
Meanwhile, comebacks were led by the explosive Argentine duo Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, who delivered a masterful performance upon their return to Mexico after 14 years. And Mexican band Fobia, with an elegant and emotional show now featuring the addition of virtuoso drummer Elohim Corona to their lineup. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs never disappoint, and they reaffirmed their special place in the hearts of Mexican audiences with a set full of hits.
For the third consecutive year, and thanks to a partnership with Amazon Music, the concerts were available to stream for free on the digital platform. The 26th edition of Vive Latino matched the record set by last year’s festival, drawing a total of 160,000 attendees over its two days of activities.
Below, some of our favorite acts from the second day of Vive Latino. For our recap of Day 1, click here.
