Coachella’s first weekend has been full of surprises, and Bizarrap‘s evening set on Friday was no exception as the high-energy DJ set got an assist from Shakira — where she announced she’ll be together later this year.
The pair performed their hits “La Fuerte” and “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.”
Shakira joined Bizarrap about half an hour into his set, suddenly appearing behind him, wearing a fiery red-orange dress and giant aviator sunglasses, on an elevated platform behind him. The platform gradually lowered as she sang, and she joined him first behind the decks, and then joyfully worked the front of the stage, even walking down to the very edge to wave to fans.
The music paused for a moment and she spoke with the audience in Spanish and English, announcing their forthcoming tour — and revealing the meaning behind the message she’d teased earlier in the day “La loba se viene” (the wolf is coming). The message appeared on the screen behind the stage, and as she announced the tour, read the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” reflecting the name of her new album — her first since 2017, which includes pop hits with Cardi B, Rauw Alejandro, Tiesto and more.
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“Finally we’re going on tour — starting here, in November!” she shouted. “Starting here, this November, in this city! Can’t wait!”
Reports earlier this year said that Shakira’s team had pushed hard for a headlining slot for the singer at this year’s festival, which was declined. At the very least, her appearance during Biza’s set confirmed there wasn’t bad blood between Shakira and the festival as the Colombian superstar soared through the high-energy performance. Biza and Shakira caused a lot of excitement with the release of “Vol. 53,” or the 53rd song in a YouTube series — “BZRP Music Sessions” — produced by the Argentinian star. They’ve performed it on the Latin Grammys and the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Coachella will continue through Friday night with a final performance from headlining artist, Lana Del Rey. The weekend will continue with Saturday headliner, Tyler, the Creator, and a final closing set with Doja Cat on Sunday.