Evening in Miami with Juanes and Goyo
On a warm Miami night, a small group of special guests gathered at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach for a unique event featuring Juanes and Goyo.
The guests, who were part of the Sonesta Travel Pass program, enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the Bridge Room next to the stylish lobby. A DJ played a mix of Latin music, including urbano, reggaeton, and cumbia, while attendees sipped on drinks and nibbled on snacks. Rolling StoneĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Deputy Music Editor, Julyssa Lopez, kicked off the evening. Ć¢ā¬ÅIĆ¢ā¬ā¢m so excited to be here because Musicians on Musicians is one of my favorite things we do at the magazine,Ć¢ā¬Ā she said. Ć¢ā¬ÅAnd because of our partnership with Sonesta, we can now bring it to a live audience.Ć¢ā¬Ā
Following her introduction, Lopez welcomed Juanes and Goyo on stage. Although they are at different stages in their careers, their journeys share similarities. Juanes, a Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning artist, started with the rock band Ekhymosis. Goyo was part of the Latin Grammy-winning group ChocQuibTown. Reflecting on his solo career, Juanes shared, Ć¢ā¬ÅI remember that time of confusion because I had spent 12 years performing with friends, and it was always in mind taking that route toward creative freedom,Ć¢ā¬Ā he said in Spanish. Ć¢ā¬ÅI think it is worth listening to your heart, and if you made the decision, give it your all and trust in yourself.Ć¢ā¬Ā
They also talked about balancing their careers with family life. Goyo mentioned how she embraces her many roles. Ć¢ā¬ÅWhen people ask me, Ć¢ā¬ĖWhat do you feel you are: an artist or a woman?Ć¢ā¬ā¢ I always respond by saying, Ć¢ā¬ĖIĆ¢ā¬ā¢m a whole person.Ć¢ā¬ā¢ I have many roles Ć¢ā¬ā IĆ¢ā¬ā¢m a mother, a woman, an artist, a rapper,Ć¢ā¬Ā she explained. Ć¢ā¬ÅI think itĆ¢ā¬ā¢s important that people outside looking in and accepting our music understand that. ItĆ¢ā¬ā¢s not that youĆ¢ā¬ā¢re doing more or less.Ć¢ā¬Ā
Fans love seeing their favorite artists talk about their lives.
After their chat, Goyo came back with her band for a 30-minute set. She sang songs like Ć¢ā¬ÅNa Na NaĆ¢ā¬Ā and Ć¢ā¬ÅInsomnia,Ć¢ā¬Ā plus a ChocQuibTown hit Ć¢ā¬ÅNuqui (Te Quiero Para Mi)Ć¢ā¬Ā and even teased an unreleased track. The audience was thrilled, clapping along and enjoying every moment.
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