![]() ![]() The special charm of Montevideo lies in the mixture of architecture one can find here: blocks, neoclassical architecture and postmodern style are coexistent throughout the whole city. Walking the streets of the southernmost capital of the Americas feels very different if you experienced the pulsating capital of Argentina before, which is only a 3 hours boatride away. Join me on my walk with these photos of Montevideo. – but it's the perfect spot for a few relaxing days & it somehow feels like a timewarp. Honestly there are not as many things to do in Montevideo as in B.A. “ Viva México, sí señor!” he continued, closing with a spectacle that left fans on their feet and reeling for more as the Mexican flag shined on screen.So you need a break from the hustling and exhausting city life in Buenos Aires? Nothing easier than that! Just hop on a ferry and cross to the other side of the river to visit Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. “We need to put in action what Mexicans and Latinos can do in this country,” he said following the honor. The singer was also surprised to receive recognitions – on behalf of the State of California, Congressman Ed Royce, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and L.A.’s Board of Supervisors – for “being an inspiration” who shows that “the impossible is always possible.” ![]() “The years pass,” he continued, before admitting to have heard screams of “ suegro” (father-in-law) during their performance. “I got emotional with my chicas,” he said afterward. (She’s not only the spitting image of her mom, but also mimics her moves while performing.) It would have been nice to see Solís join his offspring instead, he appeared happy being a spectator like everyone else. Most unexpected and tender was “something different”: bringing out his three daughters to perform “Ya Te Olvidé.” It was an especially revealing moment since it had long been rumored that Solís was estranged from the eldest, Beatriz Adriana Solís, daughter of ranchero singer Beatriz Adriana. “A successful man is one who makes more money than a woman can spend,” he noted at one point, then added: “A successful woman is one who can find a man like that.” Singing aside, Solís showed off drumming chops to match his strumming skills, and he had a crafty way of engaging the crowd with creative storytelling, implementing song titles and humorous anecdotes into them. Fans were so enamored by him, they didn’t seem to mind or notice the singer shouting out Santa Ana (rather than Anaheim). What got them the loudest, however, was each time Solís shouted out to fellow Michoacános. ![]() “I want to thank you for your support during so many years,” he told a crowd that did nothing but show him love. Solís has enjoyed a successful solo career since the mid-’90s, but to many loyalists, he will forever be known as “El Buki,” a nickname acquired during his nearly 20 years fronting Los Bukis, the hugely popular Mexican group that emerged in 1975 and eventually catapulted Solís’s career. That hat, however, only seemed to appear (along with four scantily clad dancers) whenever the artist broke into an upbeat song and encouraged fans to “move a little bit,” as with “Morenita,” a danceable tune with hints of tamborazo. The set was all about romanticas for Solís, who dazzled in a shimmery sports jacket combined with a tejana. ![]() So many of his admirers wanted to capture every moment of the 2½-hour performance. It was a sight to see, the camera phones throughout the venue held up in unison during his introductory montage. (He returns in September to headline L.A. The 54-year-old Michoacán native went all out for his fans at Honda Center, where they cheered and screamed for the Mexican lover every time he uttered a word, sung a lyric or moved a hip during Friday night’s visit to Anaheim. Marco Antonio Solís may be feeling old, but he doesn’t look it, nor do his dance moves show it. ![]()
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