Shakira’s Surprise Spectacle Shakes Up N.Y.C’s Times Square

In an electrifying turn of events, Shakira stunned the streets of New York City with an impromptu concert on Tuesday. Times Square became the stage for this thrilling musical affair, drawing a staggering crowd of over 40,000 enthusiastic fans. It was a spectacle unlike any other, rivaling even the iconic New Year’s Eve festivities.

Fresh from the release of her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira, 47, treated her audience to a captivating performance. Her setlist was a mix of new tracks from the album, including Te Felicito, TQG, Cómo Dónde y Cuándo, Puntería, and BZRP Music Sessions #53, alongside her timeless hit, Hips Don’t Lie.

Accompanied by a troupe of dancers, the Colombian powerhouse mesmerized the crowd with her impeccable choreography. She even showcased her skills on the electric guitar, adding another layer of excitement to the show. “Thank you all for being here for me,” she said, as she expressed her gratitude to the cheering crowd, visibly moved by their overwhelming support.

Shakira has been on a whirlwind promotional spree since dropping her album, recently unveiling music videos for tracks like (Entre Paréntesis) with Grupo Frontera and Puntería featuring Cardi B.

In a candid chat on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the She Wolf hitmaker shared her journey of creating the album after a seven-year hiatus, following her split from ex-partner Gerard Piqué. Reflecting on her newfound freedom, she disclosed, “I’ve been putting out music here and there, but it was really hard for me to put together a body of work.” 

She emphasized the liberating effect of being “husband-less,” a departure from the constraints she felt during her relationship.

“I didn’t have time. It was the husband-factor. Now I’m husband-less. Yeah, the husband was dragging me down. Now I’m free. Now I can actually work,” she stated.

Explaining the significance of her album’s title, which translates to “Women no longer cry,” Shakira delved into themes of empowerment and self-expression. She challenged societal norms, asserting, “It’s men’s turn now. For too long we have been sent to cry with a script in our hands and without an end just because we are women. We have to conceal our pain in front of our kids, in front of society.” 

“We have to heal in a certain way. And I don’t think anyone is supposed to tell us how to heal. No one is supposed to tell a She-wolf how to lick her wounds,” she added.