By omaralbertomesalopez@gmail.com 
Top Music Stories in Colombia
- Shakira made history this year by performing 12 shows at the GNP Seguros stadium in Mexico City, the most of any tour at the iconic venue formerly known as Foro Sol. She sold 65,000 tickets per night, according to OCESA, for a total of 780,000 .
- Karol G reached a total of 35 hits on the Hot 100 this year. Her 2025 entries on the chart were “Latina Foreva,” “Papasito,” and “Verano Rosa” (Karol G & Feid).
- Carlos Vives’ album “La Tierra del Olvido” turned 30. “La Tierra del Olvido” forever changed the course of Colombian music. It introduced vallenato to the world and opened doors for Colombian artists who became global superstars.
- The legacy of Colombian salsa shines brightly once again on the international stage with Grupo Niche. The orchestra was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Tropical Latin Album category for their album “Clásicos 1.0.” The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- Silvestre Dangond performed at El Campín Stadium in Bogotá in August 2025 as part of his “El Último Baile” tour with Juancho de la Espriella, filling the stadium for two memorable nights (August 29 and 30) with an impressive production and welcoming more than 40,000 attendees each night.
- J Balvin returned to Medellín on November 29 after six years to show Colombia why he remains the number one reggaeton artist. His spectacular show featured guests such as 50 Cent, Maluma, and Daddy Yankee.
- Beéle’s song “La Plena,” featuring Ovy On The Drums and Westcol, was a massive hit in Spain in 2025, reaching number 1 on Spotify and dominating the summer. Beéle is now one of the most important Colombian voices in global urban music.
- Willy Garcia became Colombia’s star salsa soloist worldwide thanks to the release of his album ‘Viviendo,’ a blend of salsa, bolero, and Pacific Coast sounds. The album was musically directed by Óscar Iván Lozano.
