The Indian desert of California has become the global focus of music with a version of coachella, the largest and more media festival in the United States, more bold and different from that of previous years.
One of the most shocking moments starred by Venezuelan Orchestra Director Gustavo dudamelwho made his debut at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Festival (La Phil).
His appearance was a real revolution for coachella: For the first time, a symphony orchestra occupied one of the main scenarios. Dudamel opened with a strong version of Valkyries rideof Wagner.
With visitors such as Laufey, Maren Morris, Becky C, And the Argentines Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, The Orchestra traveled from pop and electronic music to reggaeton and rap, culminating in a live collaboration with LL Cool J which merged its classics hip hop With symphonic arrangements.
Judeline, The young Spanish promise also shone in its first participation in Coachella. On stage, he put a universe called Bodhiria, where traditional Spanish music was interconnected with trap, pop and afrobeats.
Playing guitar and castañuelas, version The ascent of Miley Cyrus And he presented his own tracks such as Bodhitale, Angela, Witchcraft, Inri and Joropo. Judeline closed with 2+1, a theme that talks about Polyamor at an urban pace, gaining the spawning of the public.
Another stellar action was that of Charli XCX, that turned the main scenario at the center of the Brat phenomenon. The British artist, one of the great musical protagonists of 2024, shared tables with Billy Ire, Lorde and Troye Sivan, in a sample of fraternity and celebration of pop culture.
Becky G during its performance at coachella. Photo: EFE/EPA/Caroline Brehman.
Moments like the duo with Neozelandsa Lorde in Girl, so confused, or the surprise of Eilish to interpret Guess, Light up a surrendered audience who, at the end of demonstration, Called with a predicted question on the screen: “In the summer Brat finally ended?”
The closure manager on Saturday was the rapper Travis Scott, who is a gross success such as modern jam with new releases, while punk-rock returned strongly thanks Green day.
The Californian band recovered their most response spirit with hymns as Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 weapons and American idiot. With an invited fan singing on stage and a clear message against Maga’s agenda, the team offered a show loaded with energy and nostalgia.
But if there was an action that integrated theatricality, symbolism and transformation, it was that of Lady Gaga. The American star led on Friday with a project divided into six acts, in which he represented his artistic Renaissance.
From the beginning with Bloody Maria, passing through the duel between his current self and his virtual alter ego Evil romanceup to his “resurrection” with CelebrityGaga created a visual and musical story full of power. Touched his drums, guitar, piano and danced his most unforgettable choreographies, closing with Evil romance And a loud statement: “Monsters never die”dedicating it to his little monsters.
Friday’s day was also characterized by two unforgettable surprises. British musician and composer Brian May, from the legendary Rock Band Queen, appeared by surprise almost at the end of the American singer’s concert -songwriter boone to interpret Bohemian Rhapsody, It is considered by many as one of the best music tracks in history.
In the beginning, the cameras showed only the fingers that ran guitar without revealing the face of the musician. It was not until the culmination of the song that was discovered to be May, which launched the spawning of a stunning crowd, which applauded and recorded with his phones one of the most virtual moments of the festival.
A little earlier, during the Tyla South African demonstration, Becky G took the scene as a visitor to interpret the subject together In my bodyIn a collaboration that merges sensuality, empowerment of women and world rhythms.
In the field of Latin America, Rawayana, the Venezuelan band, debuted with a show that tried to “take a Venezuelan beach in California”. Accompanied by Danny Ocean, they offered a repertoire that honored their homeland and their fans who failed to see them live. “This is a concert that people can see for YouTube and we dedicate it to those who couldn’t see us in Venezuela,” said Alberto Montenegro, his singer.
Los Mirlos, from Peru, made the story as the first Amazon Cumbia band in Coachella. The Peruvian flags high and Amazon sounds conquered a strange and open audience in new experiences, proving that Cumbia takes place anywhere in the world.
The diversity was also represented by artists such as Malilla, Iván Cornejo and The star of South Korea of Lisawho acted as a soloist with songs like Kiss me. Missy Elliott, Glorilla and Lola Young completed a multiple -style day -to -day opening day, which were covered after the interpretation of Messy, a song that celebrates personal acceptance.
The festival was in charge of closing this first weekend of the festival after Malone, in which the routes lying in the scenarios of the City of India in Junior H and their guests, Pen Weight Pen and Tito Double T. Rockstar either Better now.
Publication of Malone during its performance at Coachella. Photo: EFE/EPA/Caroline Brehman.
The festival, which will continue this weekend, has not lost a political message. Senator Bernie Sanders was surprised to present the performance of American singer Clairo and took advantage of the opportunity to launch an ignition against the former president’s environmental policies Donald Trump.
Runned by some and applauded by others, Sanders talked about climate justice, social rights and the need for compromised youth. “This country is facing very difficult challenges. The future of the US depends on its generation,” she said.
