I went with an open mind, and left with an open heart.
So was the power of Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solis, whose love radiated throughout Nokia stadium where he sang to 18,000 Hispanics, and me.
This guy lives love. He is love.
Love.
Last night's theme.
Marco opened his arms and offered a hug to everyone, suggesting we put economic challenges, fires, and all problems to the side to enjoy this moment together.
The moment dripped with sultry songs, love songs, ranchera, hot salsa with scantily, tastefully-dressed dancers.
And in between sets, he spoke of love.
Falling in love is the most important thing one can experience in a lifetime. Acting loving everyday to nurture one's love will keep love alive. Walking away when there is no love to start again with someone new is important too.
And through it all he shuffled his feet to love. He wore a black satin suit (from my seat that's what it looked like) with white opened shirt, a cross hanging on his chest.
A beaming Mayor Villaraigosa showed up on stage presenting Marco with a plaque and saying his daughter was there loving the show the night before.
The show was in Spanish, so my translations were spotty since it's been awhile since I called myself fluent. When he could, my friend Fernando filled in the gaps.
But one gap I hadn't expected was the opening of my heart. Just by being in that room. I realized how often I've been in my head lately. Thinking too much.
If Marco Antonio Solis comes to a town near you, I recommend his concert, Spanish speaker or not. His music and message is universal and will sweep you away from worldly concerns and bring you back to what matters most. He is a breath of fresh air.
His new CD is called No Molestar, which means No Bother.
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