9 Puerto Rican superstars with Florida concerts in 2024
From now until the end of 2024, Boricuas in the Sunshine State can enjoy a wide variety of the island’s best musical superstars live at Florida concerts.
Puerto Rico is known for many enchanting things: the warmth of its people, its beautiful historic towns of colorful houses and adoquines-paved streets, its spectacular azure beaches, and – ¡por supuesto! – its delicious food.
But if there is one thing that stands out above all else, it’s the island’s music. Whether it’s salsa, bomba, plena, or reggaeton, Puerto Rico excels with true maestros in any genre.
Of course, for Boricuas living in Florida who grew up listening to the wonderful sounds of Ednita Nazario, Chayanne, or the fiery Olga Tañón, seeing those artists perform brings back all the memories of home.
The good news? From now until the end of the year, Floridians will be able to enjoy a wide variety of the island’s best musical Superstars, with a capital S.
So, are you ready, mi gente? Here are nine great Puerto Rican artists offering concerts in Florida from August to December.
El Laberinto del Coco
If, as Gloria Estefan sings, you “love to hear percussion,” then Héctor “Coco” Barez’s group, El Laberinto del Coco, a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of Puerto Rican bomba, is definitely your thing.
Digging deep into the African roots of the “call-and-response” musical style, this group – with four superb vocalists and four masterful horn players – is a deeply Boricua reminder of the power of bomba to create a sense of community.
When: Aug 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL
Visit HERE for more information.
Andy Montañez
A native of the Tras Talleres area of Santurce, in San Juan, Montañez is known as “The Godfather of Salsa” and “El Niño De Trastalleres.” But whatever name you know him by, he’s a legendary artist who took the sounds of la isla and made them famous around the world. Known for his unique nasal tone, and for infusing traditional Spanish elements into his songs, Montañez sang with two legends of Boricua music: El Gran Combo and Dimensión Latina.
When: Aug 24, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: House of Blues Orlando, Orlando, FL
Visit HERE for more information.
Tickets from $2
Don Omar
Listening to his deep and reflective lyrics will remind you why William Omar Landrón Rivera is known as the undisputed “Rey” – or king – of reggaeton. After his debut in 2003 with “The Last Don,” Don Omar became a worldwide sensation with hits like “Reggaeton Latino” and “Hasta abajo.” The Santurce native has collaborated with other famous reggaeton artists like Farruko and Natti Natasha and has received 3 Latin Grammy Awards and 17 Billboard Latin Music among many others.
When: Sep 6, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
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Chayanne
If there is a performer who just exudes joy on stage and gets everyone moving, it’s Elmer Figueroa Arce, better known as Chayanne! And if you’ve ever seen him perform, you know why we need to add an exclamation point after his name. This guy is a dynamo! Beloved by moms grandmas and Gen-Zs, Chayanne is one of the best-selling Latin music artists today, scaling the charts with hits like “Tu Pirata Soy Yo,” “Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha,” and “Este Ritmo Se Baila Así.”
When: Dec 6, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
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Ednita Nazario
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the celebrated pop icon is known for her fiery ballads, her intense delivery that “desgarra el alma,” and her eclectic style, singing everything from torch songs to upbeat tunes. At age six, Ednita recorded her first song: “Mi Amor Lolipop,” and in 1966, at age 11, she made her radio debut. Since then she’s topped the charts with hits like “Por ti,” “Sin querer,” and “Lo que son las cosas.” A multiple award-winner, she’s renowned as Puerto Rico’s Grand Diva.
When: Sep 14, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach, Florida
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Yandel
Believe it or not, before he became a famous reggaeton singer, Llandel Veguilla Malavé, aka Yandel, worked as a barber in his hometown of Cayey, Puerto Rico. With Juan Morera, aka Wisin, the duo – Wisin y Yandel – became hitmakers extraordinaire, topping the charts with songs like “Mayor Que Yo,” “Noche de Sexo,” and “Rakata,” among many others. As a solo artist, Yandel has continued a stellar career, with hits like “Encantadora,” “Nunca Me Olvides,” and “Moviendo Caderas.”
When: Oct 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
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Pedro Capó
When: Nov 8, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach, FL
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Olga Tañón
If anyone deserves an alliteration like sultry, sexy, and – yes – spicy, it’s this Boricua singer born in the Santurce district of San Juan and raised in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Over the course of her legendary career, “La mujer de fuego,” or the woman of fire, as she is known, has earned two Grammy Awards, three Latin Grammy Awards, and 29 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. Plus, of course, the adoration of her legion of fans.
When: Nov 16, 2024 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
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Marc Anthony
The hitmaker of “Y Hubo Alguien,” “I Need to Know,” and “You Sang to Me,” among many chart-toppers, is the top-selling salsa artist of all time. He’s also a four-time Grammy Award, eight-time Latin Grammy Award, and twenty-nine-time Lo Nuestro Award winner.
Does the word “legendary” do him justice? When taking into account that he also holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts, the answer is obvious.
When: Nov 17, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
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