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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 26: Shakira performs her new song “Punteria” at Times Square on March 26, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New York City witnessed a pop phenomenon on Tuesday night as Shakira transformed the heart of Manhattan into a dance floor for a surprise free concert.<\/p>\n

The Colombian superstar, celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran<\/em> (Women No Longer Cry<\/em>) \u2014 her first album in seven years \u2014 took over Times Square with an electrifying performance that drew an estimated 40,000 fans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 26: Shakira performs live at TSX In Times Square on March 26, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for TSX Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Just hours before the show, Shakira sent social media into a frenzy with an announcement of the pop-up show on Instagram<\/a>. The energy was palpable as fans, tourists, and New Yorkers alike converged in Times Square, eager to catch a glimpse of the global icon.<\/p>\n

The normally bustling intersection buzzed with anticipation, surrounding the vibrant TSX stage set-up featuring a massive central platform. A giant digital billboard displayed a heart-pounding countdown before the show began, further amplifying the excitement.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 26: Shakira is seen performing a concert in Times Square on March 26, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Howard\/Bauer-Griffin\/GC Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shakira, a vision in black adorned with silver embellishments, emerged to a thunderous roar and launched into her iconic hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” igniting a wave of cheers that echoed through the concrete canyons. Accompanied by a tight band and a troupe of energetic dancers, she seamlessly transitioned into a powerful medley of tracks from her new album.<\/p>\n

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran<\/em>, released just days prior, resonated with the crowd. Songs like “Te Felicito” (“I Congratulate You”) and “Punteria” showcased a Shakira empowered and embracing her emotions. The Latin rhythms and pulsating beats were a call to action, perfectly aligning with the album’s message of female resilience. The closing number, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” a fierce collaboration with Argentine producer Bizarrap, left the crowd energized and empowered.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 26: Shakira is seen performing in Time Square on March 26, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA\/GC Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shakira’s Times Square takeover was a testament to her star power and the unifying force of music<\/a>. The free concert served as a joyous celebration of her artistic return and a powerful message of female strength, leaving a lasting impression on the city and her millions of fans worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":89210,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[38,3292,16],"yoast_head":"\nShakira Takes Over Times Square with Free Concert<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shakira surprised fans with a free concert in Times Square to celebrate her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.'\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/shakira-new-album-free-concert-times-square\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Shakira Shuts Down Times 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