Noches del Botánico
Ibero-America sets the beat
Ibero-American talent came together at the latest edition of Noches del Botánico. Artists from Mexico, Perú, Argentina, Uruguay, or Venezuela, among other countries, join dozens of Spanish artists in an epic line-up. Located in an idyllic setting, at the Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII in Madrid, this festival has become one of the main music events of the summer.
Music knows no bounds and Noches del Botánico has turned this premise into its hallmark. We’re not only talking about physical borders, but also stylistic boundaries. Sponsored by Iberia, this festival in Madrid, an unmissable event for live music lovers, was held between the 4th of June and the 31st of July and brought together artists from around the globe in an eclectic line-up: from pop or classic rock to the most contemporary urban music, going through electronic music, folk, flamenco... As well as stars from the English-speaking music scene —Mitski, PJ Harvey, Status Quo, Tom Jones, Queens of the Stone Age, Sheryl Crow, Pretenders, James Blake, Take That, Simple Minds, Passenger or Pixies, among others—, this event also included a lot of Ibero-American talent. Next, we’ll go over some of the most noteworthy concerts.
Sen Senra
The Sen Senra phenomenon knows no bounds. His music, combining classic pop with new urban sounds, has managed to win the hearts of different generations. This became obvious during the live performance he offered at Noches del Botánico, where fans of all ages came together to go over the hits on his latest albums: Uno de esos gatos, Qué facilidad or Ya no te hago falta, his top hit.
Estrella Morente / Soleá Morente
The Morente sisters, Estrella and Soleá, came together at Noches del Botánico with a double bill. Two days before, they came to Espacio Iberia to talk about their passion: flamenco. Alongside their father, they have both embraced the keys to a genre that each of them expresses in their own way: Estrella’s classicism versus Soleá’s edginess. A sisterly duel between tradition and rebellion which delighted the audience.
Danna
Who hasn’t swayed their hips to the beat of her hit Mala Fama? Mexican artist Danna Paola is one of the artists of the moment. Her youth, alongside her cheeky charisma onstage, make her one of the most well-renowned Latin-American pop stars in the world. She has already collaborated with artists of such standing as Aitana, Carla Morrison, Sebastián Yatra, Lola Índigo or Steve Aoki.
Miranda! / No te va a gustar
Two of the most well-loved Latin-American bands came together at Noches del Botánico. Miranda!, an Argentinian electronic pop duo made up of Alejandro Sergi and Juliana Gattas, brought the audience to its feet with its catchy beats. Furthermore, the Uruguayan band No te va a gustar, led by vocalist Emiliano Brancciari, celebrated its 30-year career with a show going over their top hits.
Xoel López
At the beginning of 2009, Xoel López decided he needed a change of scene and went to Argentina. A decision that changed his life both personally and professionally. Since then, the sounds he discovered across the pond have seeped into his songwriting. During his concert, this Galician artist blended together Latin-American folk and Anglosaxon pop as only he can in front of an audience captivated by his talent.
María José Llergo
Flamenco is alive and well thanks to people like María José Llergo. This artist from Córdoba, with just two published albums (Sanación, 2020 and Ultrabelleza, 2023), has pushed the genre’s limits and her charm won over Noches del Botánico. Electronic music, afrobeat or R’n’B are combined with the natural talent of a young artist who already holds a Goya Award for Best Original Song for Te espera el mar.
Julieta Venegas / Kevin Johansen
Both Julieta Venegas, a Talento a bordo collaborator, and Kevin Johansen, who were joined by illustrator Liniers, were born in the United States, but their roots lie in Mexico and Argentina, respectively. Proud of their roots, they have become ambassadors of Latin-American pop music and Noches del Botánico brought them together for an unforgettable night.
Rawayana & Friends / Los Amigos Invisibles
Venezuela landed at Noches del Botánico with two bands that have turned fusion into their hallmark. Rawayana blends ska, reggae, soul, rock, and Latin beats, while Los Amigos Invisibles combines funk, pop, acid jazz and salsa. Belonging to different generations, the first made their debut in 2011 and the second, in 1998, fans of both bands came together to party.
Rulo y la Contrabanda, Tomatito, Sidonie, El Columpio Asesino, Mikel Izal, Los Zigarros, Israel Fernández, Lori Meyers, Iván Ferreiro, Santiago Auserón o Chucho Valdés were other Ibero-American artists who left their mark at the latest edition of Noches del Botánico. See you in 2025!
