Fito Páez Cancels September Shows Due to Injury
Fito Páez, the renowned Argentine musician, has had to cancel his upcoming September shows in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Bogotá. This unfortunate decision comes after Páez revealed on Wednesday (Sep. 4) through his social media channels that he suffered a serious injury at his home over the weekend, breaking five ribs.
Details of the Incident
“On Sunday morning, I had a domestic accident that resulted in the fracture of five ribs,” Páez explained in a statement posted on his Instagram and X accounts. “As a result, I am unable to perform at the scheduled concerts in DF, Guadalajara, and Bogotá this September. My team is working on rescheduling these shows for the near future.”
Message from Fito Páez
The singer of hits like “El Amor Después Del amor,” “Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón,” and “Tumbas de la Gloria” expressed his gratitude to his fans, stating, “A stumble is not a fall. Thank you for your patience. I love you very much!”
Concert Rescheduling
No further details have been provided at this time. Billboard Español has reached out to Páez’s publicist for additional information on the rescheduled shows.
The affected concerts were part of his 2024 El Amor Después del Amor Tour, including the free show at the Zócalo in Mexico City on September 7, the Auditorio Telmex performance in Guadalajara on September 19, and the National Auditorium concert in Mexico City on September 21. In Colombia, Páez was set to perform at the Cordillera Festival 2024 on September 15.
Official Response
The secretary of culture in Mexico City declined to comment immediately but mentioned that an official statement would be released soon.
You can read Fito Páez’s full statement (in Spanish) below.
FAQs
Q: Will Fito Páez reschedule the canceled shows?
A: Yes, Páez’s team is working on rescheduling the concerts for the coming months.
Q: What caused Fito Páez’s injury?
A: Páez broke five ribs in a domestic accident at his home.
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