{"id":178486,"date":"2026-03-28T22:31:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T22:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/178486\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T22:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T22:31:35","slug":"ca7riel-paco-amoroso-bring-free-spirits-to-ny-more-uplifting-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/178486\/","title":{"rendered":"CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Bring ‘Free Spirits’ to NY & More Uplifting Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tFrom career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments,\u00a0Billboard\u00a0editors highlight\u00a0uplifting moments<\/a>\u00a0in Latin music. Here\u2019s what happened in the Latin music world this week.<\/p>\n

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\t\tCA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Usher in Wellness Session, Channel \u2018Free Spirits\u2019 in NYC\t<\/p>\n

\n\tIt\u2019s not every day you see a conga line break out at a concert, much less one led by two musicians who seem like they fell out of a fever dream. But that\u2019s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time. It was chaotic. It was cathartic. It was everything \u2014 and somehow even more.<\/p>\n

\n\tPresented by Spotify, the event welcomed 200 fans lucky enough to snag a spot in the intimate venue. The evening kicked off with a low-lit, wellness-inspired setup \u2014 there was a sound bath meant to \u201ccleanse energy,\u201d a station for aura photography with glowing polaroids, and juice options that felt exported straight from Erewhon (beet, green, and some mysterious orange concoction that probably had turmeric in it). Everyone sipped, meditated, reset \u2014 and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.<\/p>\n

\n\tPaco, decked in runner\u2019s gear \u2014 spandex and a lightweight vest \u2014 looked marathon-ready with a touch of intentional absurdity, while CA7RIEL flaunted his rock-star bravado in a bleached mullet, oversized sleeveless tee, tattood arms and retro \u201970s sunglasses. Together, they were pure chaos and charisma, their vibe as irreverent as their music.<\/p>\n

\n\tBacked by their band, they opened with the explosive energy of \u201cNada Nuevo,\u201d followed by Paco\u2019s raspy vocals on the absurdist \u201cGoo Goo Ga Ga\u201d and the euphoric pop-rock hooks of \u201cSoy Incre\u00edble\u201d \u2014 which had the crowd in overdrive. By \u201cHasta Jes\u00fas Tuvo Un Mal D\u00eda,\u201d the Sting-assisted fan favorite, the room was in a frenzy. CA7RIEL\u2019s blistering Fender guitar riffs added a raw edge to tracks like \u201cAy Ay Ay\u201d \u2014\u00a0he also pulled out a \u201970s Gibson. In true Free Spirits style, the duo jumped into the crowd, leading an impromptu conga line before they started crowd surfing. Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album\u2019s spirit. If you missed it, well\u2026 even Jesus had a bad day. <\/p>\n

\t\tKarol G Shares Emotional Duet with Alicia Keys\t<\/p>\n

\n\tKarol G experienced a dream-come-true moment alongside Alicia Keys at her Con Cora Foundation\u2019s Benefit Gala in Miami on March 20. The two powerhouse singers performed \u201cTry Sleeping with a Broken Heart,\u201d the same song Karol covered 16 years ago as a fan. Sharing their emotional duet on Instagram<\/a> on Wednesday (March 25), Keys wrote, \u201cWhen I found out how much this song meant to her, it was sooooo sweet!\u201d Meanwhile, Karol expressed, I\u2019ve spent my whole life preparing to experience moments that used to seem like nothing more than dreams in my head, and today, after all this time, they\u2019ve come true! I watch this video and the one from 16 years ago<\/a>, and I can\u2019t believe it.\u201d Watch their duet below.<\/p>\n

\t\tNicky\u00a0Jam\u00a0Sells Out the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Announces Second Show\t<\/p>\n

\n\tNicky Jam\u2019s May 23 concert at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico \u2014 his first performance in Puerto Rico in a decade<\/a> \u2014 sold out in under an hour. The event, titled El Regreso a Casa (The Return Home). Over 20,000 fans attempted to purchase tickets when sales opened on March 27 at 10:00 a.m., local time. A second show has been added for May 24 at 8:00 p.m during Memorial Day weekend, announced Friday (March 27).<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe response from the public has been extraordinary, and both\u00a0Nicky\u00a0and our team are deeply grateful,\u201d said event organizers at VRDG Entertainment in press release. This sold-out show is a testament to the fans in Puerto Rico, and we are thrilled to open a second date so more people can experience Nicky Jam\u2019s return home.\u201d Tickets for the second show are available via\u00a0ticketera.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\t\tBizarrap Made His Ultra Music Festival Debut on the Main Stage, Featuring Skrillex and Daddy Yankee\t<\/p>\n

\n\tBizarrap debuted at Ultra Music Festival in Miami on Friday (March 27), performing on the main stage alongside artists like Martin Garrix, Major Lazer and Armin van Buuren. His performance included a reworked electronic version of his infamous \u201cMusic Sessions\u201d and featured guest appearances by Daddy Yankee (for their hit \u201cMusic Session #\/66\u201d) and Skrillex, following their prior collaboration at Lollapalooza Argentina.<\/p>\n

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\t\tShelly Berg\u2019s Legacy at Frost School of Music, $175M Raised at Event \t<\/p>\n

\n\tShelton G. \u201cShelly\u201d Berg, Dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, celebrated his nearly 20-year tenure during a star-studded event on March 21, at the Knight Center for Music Innovation. Under his leadership, the school raising over $175 million in donations. The evening featured performances by Frost alumni and notable artists Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Trent Saunders and Jenna Rubaii, alongside faculty members like John Daversa and Dafnis Prieto. To honor his impact, the university unveiled \u201cShelly Berg Way,\u201d \u201ca marked pathway on campus which represents his impact on the school and the music world at large,\u201d says the statement.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tFrost School of Music Alumni Gloria and Emilio Estefan celebrated Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg\u2019s nearly 20-year tenure at one of the top music schools in the world on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Knight Center for Music Innovation in Coral Gables, Fla. | Credit: Alexander Tamargo\/Getty Images.<\/p>\n


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