The reggaeton, perreo and the sexual power of Karol G would apparently fit into a religious environment, but the truth is that the Colombian artist will act this Saturday nothing less than in the Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano. The Bichotaas one of the most popular Latin singers is called, will act in a free concert that can be described as historical, because it is the first time that something similar to a pop festival is organized in the famous Catholic enclosure. In addition to Karol G, 34, starting at 9:00 p.m. other famous singers such as Pharrel Williams, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and Andrea Bocelli, will intervene in a recital that will be broadcast live worldwide.
Many artists have acted for Pontiffs in the past in the Vatican, especially for John Paul II, who organized Christmas concerts, such as Gloria Stefan, Noa, Franco Battiato or those of the river, but never in the Plaza de San Pedro (one of the most remembered, that of Bob Dylan, was in Bologna in 1997).
It is a surprising event, rather inherited from Francisco, especially for his striking contrast to the austerity and discrete profile of Pope Leo XIV, although for now he has barely caused debate or controversies from the most traditional sectors of the Church. Although it will be necessary to see if there are later reactions, depending on how it develops and is verified if it is a genius or a marcian.
The approval of the Vatican to the reggaeton, a frequently accused style of sexist, macho or explicit letters, with hypersexualized dances, is one of the surprises of the event, which is also celebrated in the context of the acts of the jubilee. Although it is not expected, in principle, that Karol G display the show and the costumes that were seen in Madrid on the four triumphal nights in which the Bernabéu filled in July 2024. “Catharsis of Perreo” was the title of the chronicle of this newspaper, in a concert that was “a communion of more than 60,000 faithful that they provided for the spite and sexuality with the sexuality of women”.
In addition to the Colombian singer, who in her childhood studied at the Calasanz Catholic School in Medellín, there are other bold proposals. As Bambam, Thai idol of K-Pop; the New York hip hop duo clipse; American singer -songwriter Teddy Swims; and rapper Jelly Roll. Musical eclecticism continues with Angélique Kidjo, singer of Benin, and a 250 voices choir, including that of the Diocese of Rome. The musical direction is from Adam Blackstone, winner of a Grammy award.
The act, called Grace for The World (Grace for the World), aims to send a message of peace and close the third edition of the World Meeting of Human Fraternity, organized by the Vatican. It is a festive brooch that has little to do with the general program, focused on 15 round tables of experts, academics and Nobel Prizes that for two days analyze in Rome great issues such as artificial intelligence, education or food security. But the purpose of party is expected to
The entire meeting and also the recital is organized by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation (all brothers), created by Francisco in 2021 with the name of its third encyclical and inserted in the Vatican organization chart. His mission is to promote the dialogue of cultures and religions, and is directed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, vicar of the city of the Vatican and Arciprest of the Basilica of San Pedro.
The organization denotes a great assembly and a notable investment. As executive producers of the event are, in addition to the Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli, Nova Sky Stories, Submithing in the Water, Solina Chau, Mark & Roma Burnett, Kimbal Musk and Fever. The production of the television broadcast is by Jesse Collins Entertainment and the address, by Sam Werench.