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• Natalia LaFourcade

  If I'm honest, I almost didn't go to this show. I'm not Latino, I don't speak Spanish, and my date couldn't make it. But I'm a fan, so I went alone. The venue was an 800 seat synagogue, which is not where you might expect one of the biggest pop acts in Mexico to perform, but it's intimate and amazing. In a theater full of people that obviously were fans and knew her music, I somehow ended up seated between an older gentleman and another gentleman with his daughter that knew the venue, but not the artist. They came based on the venue and a blurb of her on the website. They were all very cool.

  I was glad there was no opening act, because I just wanted to see Natalia. She is easily my favorite artist today, and one of my favorite of all time.

  When she came on stage, the crowd erupted. I'm sure many had purchased tickets to her Lincoln theater show that was cancelled last year. (I'd purchased the VIP package for that show, so I was doubly heartbroken; but I understood Houston to Dallas to LA made more sense than Houston to DC to LA).

  Natalia sang flawlessly. She did that little dance she does with her shoulders too. At times one could be forgiven for feeling she was singing directly to you, as I did several times. The music felt very liberating and personal. The set was light on her early work, which made sense because a lot of people here came to know her through her Grammy winning Hasta La Raiz. I purchased three or four of her cds since discovering her music on the 2015 Latin Grammys (and a good friend from Durango, Mexico also suggested her to me). I recognized all but three songs.

  She started with a showcase of slow to mid-tempo songs, but as she picked up the pace, people stood up, waved a huge Mexican flag and moved to the area between the seats and the stage and started dancing. They were ready to party and she did not disappoint. I felt the room's connection to Mexico as Natalia served as the ultimate conduit. She spoke several times between songs, which added a more intimate feel to the show. Since I don't understand Spanish fluently, I can only imagine that she something about missing home and the delicious food, and perhaps some of the inspiration for her songs.

  Tu Si Sabes Quereme has been my jam since late spring and apparently I'm not alone. Her performances of this song were sensual and playful and had everyone on their feet singing along. I'm sure Despicito, or whatever, has many managers telling their clients it's time to crossover to the American market (I'm going to the upcoming Bomba Estereo and Vanessa De Mata concerts too), but Natalia's a once-in-a-generation artist; right up there with Aretha, Adele, and Brasil's Regina Elis. She proves it with each new cd. For my money, Tu Si Sabes Quereme is the song of the year and I hope it receives proper recognition from the academy.

  She also sang Nunca Es Suficiente and Para Que Sufrir, which are now classics. And everything on Musas transports you "to a time in Mexico." Sometimes she joined the band and played guitar and the sitar/ukulele. Oh, I almost forgot to mention her band is tight, but standup bass player is ridiculous! He reminds me of Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, he's clearly a dude that likes the funk.

  The only thing that could have possibly made the experience better would have been a meet and greet afterwards. I know that's a lot to ask, even for a small sold-out venue, but considering we don't get to see you often and your next visit here is destined to be at a much larger venue, it may have been a nice opportunity. Until then, I will enjoy my coffee mug and Musas t-shirt. Thank you for a wonderful time and best in life!

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  by prince-taylor

• Natalia had her Houston concert at Scout Bar, which is in Webster, TX. Doors opened at 7pm, meet and greet was supposed to take place at 8pm but it took almost an hour to happen. Because of that delay, the concert begun around 10:21pm. Regardless of how long it took, the concert was pretty awesome. She is very talented and also the musicians that work with her. Everyone was filled with energy while her fans were enjoying, singing to her songs. I will definitely come back if she happens to tour in the US again (I kind of doubt that will happen soon) but I will be more than glad if she happens to show again in Houston. More than likely, if I happen to be in Mexico, I'll go and see her as she holds concerts in Mexico pretty often.

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  by karina-de-la-rosa

• TALENTED. If you need to know anything about Natalia LaFourcade it is that she is absolutely and totally talented. She first appears on stage with just an acoustic guitar and her voice. Her beautiful, non-auto tune, not screaming at me, but signing like a bird- beautiful voice. Stunning performance.

  Eventually her band joins her and they continually play their songs, jam style. Natalia and her band all seemed delighted to play. True musicians no side acts, dancers, or intermissions.

  Loved all the songs, she closed the show with Ella es Bonita, than for an encore she sang Currucucu Paloma. Just phenomenal show. Absolutely blown away by the musicianship and the power of her beautiful voice.

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  by Senorita_Grey

• I am heartbroken that the concert for November 11 of this year 2019 at Berkeley California was cancelled .. it was my 49 birthday and I bought VIP table 4 to take my 8 year old daughter and my aunt and uncle . Natalia's music is very special for me and has become very significant for my daughter Maddy who was upset but I made a promise to her to get tickets as good or better for when she can please come back to the San Francisco area . I hope i get lucky and I can take my daughter who speaks no Spanish but sings her songs .. this was going to be our first concert together ... we have had a rough year my little ones and I and I hope she makes up for the cancelled date :))

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  by akbg1988

• Brenda and I heard her music for the first time during Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca City 2017, we were instant fans and adopted Tú Sí Sabes Quererme as "our song." It's been three weeks and we have not stopped listening to her songs, she is amazing. No Vivo por Vivi with Juan Gabriel is so enchanting in great part due to Natalia's serene vocals. We caught her show last week in Anaheim at the House of Blues and are catching her shows in Paris and Barcelona in February 2018. The show at the House of Blues was more like a cocktail party than a concert and we can't wait to experience that feeling again. If you have the chance, go to see her live, it's worth it!

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  by dpflynn

• I enjoyed the show. She was amazing. Great voice and music style. I did not like the Social Hall venue at all!!! First I did not get to meet her even though I paid for it. Somehow the meet and greet was at 7 pm and nowhere in my ticket did I see meet and greet 7pm, only doors open at 8 pm!! I did email and called Social Hall but never got a hold of anyone or response. And when I got there a little bit after 8 they did not try to accommodate at all they said we will call you. Seriously the list of meet and greet was less than 10 people and two of them were my boyfriend and I. I am truly disappointed with Social Hall venue.

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  by MagaLi006

• The night was just amazing. Las Cafeteras which opened for Natalia were just awesome. They got the crowd all pumped up. I don't know much about them but I was extremely happy with their performance. I hope to see them again,Natalia choose well. As for Natalia Lafourcade she was beyond breathtaking. She is a wonderful, talented young lady. It was my first time seeing her live but I'm sure it won't be my last. I had a great time and wonderful experience last night. Can't wait to see her again. Her rendition of the old songs was beautiful. I loved everything about last night. Till the next time...

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  by verenice-sanchez

• EPIC! That's how I can describe the Natalia Lafourcade show in LA last night. With an absolutely stunning backdrop of skyscrapers in the evening lights, Natalia and her band, quite simply, killed it. The musicianship was flawless. Every song was performed with sincerity, a passion I've not seen in years of catching many a concert. Her voice was commanding, yet she could have been singing directly to you. Love how she mixed in some old favs into the whole Musas concept. Can't recommend her show enough. Viva México, Viva Veracruz, and Viva Natalia!

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  by frankiejolvera

• Natalia is an amazing artist, her smile, her music, her sweet voice and her energy on stage make her a truly special performer that is improving with age. He radiates on stage and she connects with her fans Spanish or English speaking alike. Personally I believe she will eventually become a legend in her craft and especially in Mexico.

  Pier 17 as a venue is not organized it took 45 minutes to go in and the sound at times left a lot to be desired.

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  by mr142

• The natalia lafourcade show in denverwas cancelled!!!!

  She cancelled last minute because she was asked to play a song at Oscars.

  No refunds yet.

  That's a really crappy thing to do but O Well.

  She had a show in l.a. that we flew to, bought vips, hotel ,flight,

  She was gonna appear with mon laferte,

  Mon was a no show....

  So she isused to dissapointing fans....

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  by Jsupreme62