Shakira Fights Latino Persecution With 12-Date Madrid Residency
The Colombian superstar's specially built stadium and cultural complex, Mundo Macondo, will celebrate Latin culture from September 18 to October 11, accommodating over 50,000 fans per night
Shakira is set to launch a 12-date residency in Madrid, Spain, from September 18 to October 11, in response to the persecution of Latinos around the world. The residency will take place at a specially built stadium within the Iberdrola Music complex, with a capacity for more than 50,000 fans each night.
The stadium will be accompanied by a cultural complex called Mundo Macondo, inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude. Mundo Macondo will comprise exhibitions, talks, workshops, food, and more shared cultural experiences, showcasing the richness of Latin culture.
Shakira chose Madrid for the residency because Latin American immigration is celebrated in Spain, making it an ideal location for her celebration of Latin culture. The Colombian superstar was motivated to create the residency by the persecution of Latinos around the world, which she says began with pain and families forced to live in fear.
## What to Expect The residency will feature a specially built stadium with six sections of temporary stands and the floor, accommodating over 50,000 people per night. The surrounding complex will also feature eight pavilions forming Mundo Macondo, with spaces dedicated to music, literature, art, fashion, film, and food.
## Why it Matters Shakira's residency is not just a celebration of Latin culture, but also a response to the fear and persecution faced by Latino communities. By choosing Madrid, a city that celebrates Latin American immigration, Shakira aims to promote unity and understanding. The residency is a powerful statement against persecution and a celebration of the strength and dignity of Latin culture.
The residency begins on September 18 and will run through October 11, with tickets available for fans to experience the celebration of Latin culture. With its specially built stadium and cultural complex, Shakira's Madrid residency is set to be an unforgettable experience, promoting unity and celebrating the richness of Latin culture.
