Coachella 2022: Karol G Pays Tribute to Selena Quintanilla, Other Latin Artists During Her Performance in the Festival
Coachella 2022 was filled with Latin spirit on Sunday after Colombian singer Karol G paid tribute to several Latino music superstars during her performance.
Karol G made sure to represent the Latin American region as she wore different dresses, with one in different colors such as red, blue, and yellow, per Pasadena Star-News.
"These are the colors of my flag; I am from Colombia. Tonight, I feel so happy and so proud to represent my country and my Latina community around the world," Karol G said during her performance.
The singer then took the opportunity to let her audience know that her next performances will be about other famous Latin songs that, according to her, were not played on the Coachella stage.
Karol G sang Selena Quintanilla's "Como La Flor." Pasadena News-Star noted that Karol's performance of Selena's song was made a day before the Tejano superstar's birthday.
The Colombian singer also performed her rendition of "Maria" by Ricky Martin and "Macarena" by Los del Rio.
New York Post reported that the Colombian singer also performed her rendition of "Hips Don't Lie," "Mi Gente," and "Gasolina."
Fans were quick to express their excitement on Twitter after Karol G paid tribute to the Latin music superstars.
No Karol g singing Selena’s como la flor to honor her and to make sure it gets played at Coachella makes me so happy I’m crying
— like she created the fucking rainbow🌈 (@Rocioceja_) April 18, 2022
One user commenter claimed that Karol G's "Como La Flor" performance made them so happy that they cried.
This @KarolG performance at Coachella is such an important moment for us Latinos and she is bringing all the azucar to #Coachella. What a phenomenal set!!! pic.twitter.com/3ylJcszdH8
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) April 18, 2022
Blogger and columnist Perez Hilton also hopped in to express his thoughts on Karol G's Latin tribute in Coachella 2022, claiming that the performance was an "important" moment and that the singer's set was phenomenal.
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Coachella 2022: Karol G Performs with Becky G, Tiesto
Karol G's performance in Coachella 2022 was also made exciting when Becky G and Tiesto appeared on the stage with her.
The Post noted that Becky G made a surprise appearance on Karol G's stage, gorgeous in a streetwear look inspired by Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty" look.
Tiesto also graced Karol G's stage as he and the Colombian singer performed their famous single, "Don't Be Shy."
Coachella 2022: Other Latin Artists in the Festival
Karol G was not the only Latino that has performed in this year's Coachella.
Brazilian singer Anitta graced the music festival with her presence on Friday, as she hyped up the fans with a video montage of the streets of Brazil, per Billboard.
Anitta also wore a two-piece outfit in the color of her country's flag: yellow, green, and blue.
The Brazilian singer performed one of her famous collaboration songs, "Me Gusta," with Cardi B. She also performed "Girl From Rio, "Boys Don't Cry," and "Downtown."
Around 7:20 p.m. on Friday, Billboard shared that Tijuana band Grupo Firme also graced Coachella 2022 with their iconic performance.
The group kicked off their performance with their hit song "El Amor No Fue Pa' Mi." The group also danced in between their songs, and as a custom, they drank tequila straight from the bottle.
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Written By: Joshua Summers
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