Shakira has responded to Dua Lipa‘s cover of her track ‘Antología’.
Lipa brought her ‘Radical Optimism’ tour to Bogotá,Colombia on Friday (November 28),playing in the city’s Estadio El Campín.
During the gig, she surprised the audience with a cover of Shakira’s 1995 hit – a tradition on this tour which sees her pay homage to local music icons in the city she’s performing in.Following the show, Shakira took to Instagram to praise Lipa’s performance, sharing a clip and writng: “I’m so touched to hear my song in Dua’s voice, in the same city where I wrote it years ago.
“See how music brings us together?” she continued. “A girl from London and another one from Barranqulla!”
Check out the cover below.
So far, the lengthy list of artists Lipa has covered has included Ariana Grande in Miami, Aerosmith in Boston, Sinéad O’Connor in Dublin, Daft Punk in Lyon, and more.
Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ Tour Concludes in Mexico City After Record-Breaking Run
Dua Lipa is set to conclude her highly accomplished ‘Future Nostalgia’ tour with three shows in Mexico city’s Estadio GNP Seguros from December 1-5. The tour, supporting her second studio album Future Nostalgia, has been accompanied by a documentary, Dua Lipa: Future Nostalgia, which offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at the tour and featured fan reactions.
tour Highlights and Documentary Release
The ‘Future Nostalgia’ tour has been a significant undertaking for the pop star, spanning numerous countries and garnering widespread acclaim. The accompanying documentary, released on Disney+, provides an intimate glimpse into the tour’s creation and execution, and also the energy of the live performances. It includes both behind-the-scenes footage and fan perspectives, offering a comprehensive view of the tour experience. https://www.nme.com/news/music/dua-lipa-future-nostalgia-tour-documentary-disney-release-date-3389999
‘Radical Optimism’ and Recent Pursuits
Lipa’s recent musical release, her third studio album Radical Optimism, received a three-star review from NME, with reviewers praising the album’s sonic experimentation while noting a lack of substantial lyrical depth. https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/dua-lipa-radical-optimism-review-lyrics-tracklist-3752802
Beyond music, Lipa has been focusing on academic pursuits. She recently revealed she is studying for her A-level Spanish qualification, having already passed her GCSE spanish exam. https://www.nme.com/news/music/dua-lipa-reveals-shes-studying-a-level-spanish-after-passing-gcse-exam-3899035
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