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There is no doubt that the music of Yandel It has marked an entire genre. The artist is one of the greatest references in reggaeton, but this year he has shown that he is capable of going further with his talent. And their songs have landed in symphonic format on stages around the world. But those who have attended his show in New York have witnessed a unique moment.

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Archangel and J Balvin They have accompanied the Puerto Rican on stage. A live union that revolutionizes any lover of the urban genre, since we are facing not only one, but three international references.

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As we mentioned in previous lines, the Symphonic Yandel It is being quite an exploration and a discovery for Yandel. The Puerto Rican has decided to open a new stage in this show Symphonica project that mixes its urban repertoire with the power of a classical orchestra. A combination that has seduced thousands of fans around the world and also in Spain.

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The first stop of this musical experiment in our country was in Madrid, where the artist landed with two consecutive dates at the Movistar Arena: on January 25 and 26, 2026. The expectation was immediate. The first concert sold out in a matter of hours, and the second almost sold out a few days after it was announced, marking a milestone for an urban show presented in a symphonic format.

That success lit the fuse: Yandel extended his time in Spain with new dates in Barcelona and Valencia for the summer of 2026. In Barcelona he will perform on July 17 at the Palau Sant Jordi, while on July 31 he will take his proposal to the Roig Arena.

Symphonic It is an emotional journey in which themes as recognizable as Yandel 150, Phone, Oh my God, Rakata either Charming They take on a new life thanks to the talent of the classically trained musicians present on stage. The strength of the strings and brass, combined with the touches of reggaeton, build a unique experience for attendees.

The project has not only been applauded in Spain. Symphonic had previously devastated the other side of the Atlantic, passing through cities like Bogotá, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Austin, San Diego, Denver or Miami.

Furthermore, the Puerto Rican's ambition has been recognized by the industry. The show received a nomination at the Latin GRAMMYsan impulse that has reinforced the prestige of the project and confirms that it is a real commitment to expanding the limits of reggaeton. But he has not only received recognition from these awards, but also from other colleagues who have written in the history book of the genre.

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