The fanaticism produced by singers like Alicia Keys knows no bounds. There are countless stories of people who have done the most unthinkable follies just to be even just a few meters from their favorite artist. Some have these idols on a pedestal, almost as if they are divine beings they could never reach.
This is not the case with Alicia Keys, who enters a room where about 30 fans are waiting for her, as if she were one more. Is that a few hours before her show at the Movistar Arena, the R&B star took a moment to meet some of her fansin an event he titles “Soul Chats”. clarion He was present at the speech and this is what happened.
The anxiety of the previous
The meeting started after 6pm. The reception consisted of some drinks ea bandage constant with small dishes to calm anxiety. The entire room was decorated with dim purple lights, which they matched the aesthetics of the tour.
“I traveled from Chubut especially for this”, tells a fan preview. Stories repeat themselves. People who came from all over the country for this meeting. Judging by the audience, Alicia Keys’ music transcends generations. In one corner was a father with his 15-year-old daughter and in the other a couple closer to 50.
The reception ended and it was time to enter the room. The chairs were arranged in a row, arranged in a semicircle around where she would sit.
While waiting, the organizers gave some indications for organizing the talk. The one that attracted the most attention: the use of chin strap. “I can’t breathe, I was already out of the habit,” shared a lady with the group.
A paradox that two days after the WHO declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to meet an old acquaintance again. But considering that the result was being able to have Alicia Keys just a few feet away, they were all willing to do it.
Among those present surprised the instagrammer Belu Lucius and her husband, the ex Puma, Javier Ortega Desio. “She has always dreamed of being able to experience an Alicia Keys recital, she loves and admires her as an artist and all of her songs touch her heart,” she says sympathetically.
Like at home
The anxiety of the fans grew more and more. But finally the time has come. With a brief presentation entitled “the icon, the legend” Alicia Keys entered the room, with a very nonchalant look, she greeted everyone present with the humility of adults. Behind her was a sign that read “You are resilient” in English. A concept to which he will return throughout the speech.
In a first interaction, the singer asks if they “remember the last time he came”. It has been ten years since their last performance in the country. Surprise, he wonders “Ten years? Wow why?” generating laughter from all present.
“I’m very happy to be here. The love and energy I feel here is truly amazing. This is a meeting that I have initiated to get to know each of you more intimately. Soul chats end up being like therapies for me. It’s a moment I choose to share with you, where we really connect,” she says in front of a small audience completely enthralled by her warmth.
From Tandil to singing with Alicia Keys
During the speech, Alicia chose different people to share a moment with them. Some have decided to go for a question, others for a personal story, but surely, the more daring have chosen to share a musical moment and sing with her.
Giuliana is 15 years old and is from Tandil. She came especially for this moment, accompanied by her mother. And although her experience has allowed him to get to know her idol closely, Not even in his wildest dreams would he have imagined being able to sing one of his most iconic songs with her..
She, in a very courageous way, takes care of opening the round of questions and answers. Judging by her voice, she’s very nervous. “This is a very special moment for me. I wrote you a letter and I wanted to ask you to promise me that you will read it. Whenever you have free, please” he asks her, and she graciously says yes.
Just when it seemed like Giuliana’s shift was about to end, this 15-year-old goes one step further, with a request few would dare to make: “Can we sing fallin’ together?”
The New Yorker accepted and cast in an interpretation of one of the modern soul classics. Alicia accompanied during the choirs and Giuliana was never out of tune at any time. “You have a very nice tone, keep working. I look forward to learning more,” she told her. A few words that she will surely take with her to Tandil and that she will treasure for the rest of her life.
The soundtrack that accompanied them
Halfway through the meeting, one of those present managed to ask one of the most profound questions of the evening: what was his purpose, why did he do what he did? Almost as if she were armed, Alicia recalled that these talks were like therapy for her and talked about the possibility of ending up with a question like that.
“I do this to connect with each of you. I feel that I am a bridge between you and the music. My stories, my experiences. May each of you make my art your own. I am a vehicle that accompanies their experiences. We heard some very strong stories tonight. And many have told me that I have saved them, I want them to know that you have been saved. I was just the soundtrack that accompanied them in that moment. And what I feel is my purpose.”
His response left the whole audience completely enthralled and reaffirmed the fanaticism of everyone present.
He thanked everyone in attendance, took pictures with everyone and donned his superstar outfit again to give a show that the entire Arena fell in love with. But for that short time at least, many of us felt that she was human. That was one of us.
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Source: Clarin
