After a long wait, Panteón Rococó finally embraced their
fans again in three concerts this past weekend (Dec 10, 11, and 12) at Mexico
City’s Foro Sol, where they celebrated their 27-year career and their
new album Ofrenda with a show full of love, energy, strength,
nostalgia, and passion.
Panteón Rococó gathered
nearly 180,000 fans at their anniversary party. The three concerts, which were
put on hold for 20 months due to the pandemic, finally took place with great
success, exceeding all expectations. Panteón Rococó cements their
position as the first Mexican band, on par with first class international
bands, to conquer three straight days at one of the greatest and most legendary
venues in Latin America: Foro Sol.
El Cuarto del Siglo rearranges their name and concept, resulting in “a gift” in
tribute to their musical colleagues that have passed away over the last few
years. Therefore, these touching concerts delivered almost three hours of
non-stop music and a parade of guests that created three unforgettable shows
with an array of iconic songs, some newer and a significant component of their
new album titled “Ofrenda.” Among the most meaningful songs were: Toloache
pa´ mi negra, Asesinos, Estrella Roja, Esta noche, Arréglame el alma,
Acábame de matar, Hostilidades, Pequeño tratado de amor, Vendedora de caricias,
La Rubia y el demonio, La dosis perfecta, Viernes de webeo, El último ska,
Infiernos, Fugaz, Cariñito, Banderitas, Si una vez, Vivir así es morir de amor,
25 Rosas, Te vas acordar de mi, Por ti, Hasta que te conocí, and a highly
anticipated finale, “La Carencia.”
Many musical collaborations took place over the course of the
three days, performed by close and dear friends of Panteón: Antidoping,
Talco, The Skints, Paco Familiar (DLD), MonLaferte, Leonardo de Lozanne (Fobia),
Rubén Albarrán (Cafe Tacvba), Santa Fe Klan, María León, Chiquis Amaro,
María Barracuda, Big Javi (Inspector), Armando Palomas, Meme,
Alemán, Margarita la Diosa de la Cumbia and Lila Downs, with whom
they had a very special moment, performing the song “El Rey” alongside Dr.
Shenka in memory of the unforgettable Mexican singer Don Vicente Fernández.
Panteón Rococó,
formed by Leonel Rosales “Monel” ( guitarra ), Tanis Huerta (percusiones),
Felipe Bustamante (teclados), Rodrigo Bonilla “Gorri”
(guitarra), Darío Espinosa (bajo), Paco Barajas (trombón),
Missael Oseguera ( Saxofón ) and the voice of Dr. Shenka,
expresses from the bottom of their heart tremendous thanks to all of their
national and international fans that crossed an entire ocean to join them, to
the general public, OCESA for their flawless work, Sony Music Mexico, Hormiga
Brava Management, guest musicians, producers, copywriters, engineers, and the
band’s technical staff, security, sales office, Agencia MCR for press and
public relations, Carlos Gorozpe for social media, press in general, and to all
those who shaped the production of Cuarto del Siglo y una Ofrenda, for having
persisted for 20 months without giving up during the unusual situation we’ve
recently endured.
Panteón Rococó
presses forward with their new album “Ofrenda,” which is now available in
physical format in specialty stores. The album includes 6 of 7 videos, among
them: Vivir así es morir de amor, Te vas acordar de mi, 25 Rosas, El Lado
Oscuro, ¿Por qué no puedo ser del Jet Set? and Por ti. The seventh
video, “Como quisiera decirte,” will be released on January 7, 2022.
Origami butterflies, fireworks, and fire on the
stage flew through the air of Foro Sol for three days, and thousands of voices
became one, but above all, Panteón Rococó gave their fans back the hope
of reuniting as a society once again, taking care of each other in solidarity,
amidst the simplicity of art and the bliss of the magic of music that heals and
unifies hearts. Our music is alive and with it joy will overflow endlessly, again
and again, just as it always has.
