The musician, known for his ability to connect with the audience through songs that resonate with everyday life, demonstrated that age only strengthens his artistic proposal. His lyrics, full of mischief and grace, reflect a detailed view of life, treating it with a domestic familiarity that makes them timeless.
During his recent tour, Kiko Veneno visited the Catalan capital, presenting some of the new pieces that will be part of his upcoming album. This performance underscored his vitality and unmistakable character, interpreting those pocket-sized truths that make him a unique artist.
The concert, far from being a routine, featured an impeccable band and constant interaction with the moment, allowing for variations on what was planned. The show began with unreleased material, including ballads like Guitarrica and Puentes romanos. During the latter, the musician firmly yet gracefully requested silence from the audience, ensuring that attention was fully focused on his music.
“"And he just wants to go far away / take her hand and run away."
From that moment on, silence reigned, especially when Kiko Veneno was left alone with his guitar to perform La casa cuartel, an emotional love song with a biographical background. The audience, already captivated from the start, softly sang the chorus, demonstrating a deep connection with the artist.
The night continued with hits from his 1992 album Échate un cantecito, such as Lobo López, Echo de menos, En un Mercedes blanco, and Superhéroes de Barrio. Also featured was Veneno, from his legendary eponymous album with the Amador brothers, and a surreal Traspaso which led into the romantic Dice la gente.
Kiko Veneno's repertoire is so extensive that every attendee at Paral·lel 62 surely missed some song, but his stage presence and the quality of his band compensated for any absence. One of the songs that is usually present in his concerts is Los tontos, a rumba he sang with C. Tangana, with lyrics that resonate with popular wisdom and a detailed view of life.
With an impeccable band, Kiko Veneno soared over Barcelona, which he honored with La rama de Barcelona towards the end of the recital. The musician demonstrated his authenticity, far from automation, maintaining his observational capacity and the tenderness of his gaze. His music continues to be a light in the dark corners of life, as humble and popular as his own songs.
