MEXICO CITY – Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García is known for her heartfelt music that resonates deeply with her fans. Now, she’s taking her “Puerta Abierta” tour to larger audiences in the United States, sharing her intimate sound with even more people.
Having captivated over 14,000 attendees in Mexico City and 15,000 in Medellín, Colombia, Kany’s U.S. tour kicks off on September 7 in Highland, California. The tour will make stops in major cities like San Antonio, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as in Toronto and Montreal, Canada. Additionally, she will be participating in Billboard Latin Music Week this October in Miami.
Unlike her previous tours, García emphasizes the importance of living in the moment. She engages with the local culture by reading local newspapers in the cities she visits to truly appreciate the experience.
In an interview with The Associated Press, García shared that her biggest challenge is staying true to herself while performing in larger venues. She stated, “One of the things I wanted to do with this tour is to play a lot more instruments than I used to do. When you sit behind a piano and see all the musicians, it creates an atmosphere of greater intimacy.”
García not only plays the piano but also showcases her talent with the guitar, often sharing acoustic moments with regional Mexican musicians. She has collaborated with artists like Carín León and Christian Nodal, expressing her passion for regional Mexican music, saying, “I feel like it’s in my DNA, embedded in my entire system.”
One of the standout tracks from her album “Puerta Abierta” is “La mala era yo” (“I Was the Bad One”), featuring Mexican singer Yuridia. García has long admired Yuridia’s ability to connect with her audience, and she wanted the song to represent a conversation between two women, moving past blame and victimhood.
The concerts are lively, filled with musicians and vibrant visuals, including a giant image of a girl from the album cover—representing García herself as a child, reflecting her roots and upbringing.
In another song from her album, “La culpa,” a collaboration with Venezuelan band Rawayana, she explores life in the Caribbean, emphasizing resilience and love despite hardships.
Recent natural disasters in Latin America have added to the region’s challenges. García, who supports organizations like ABACO in Colombia and helps those in need in Venezuela, urges continued support for affected communities. “What we are experiencing is devastating… It’s important to support today, to support a month from now, and to support three months from now,” she remarked.
