Millennials, get ready to hit replay because the voice that once dominated your Bluetooth playlists and MP3 collections is coming back. Global Latin pop superstar Enrique Iglesias is returning to India after more than ten years.
Iglesias first visited India in 2004 and returned again in 2012. Now, after a long gap, the Spanish sensation is ready to light up Mumbai with back-to-back shows on October 29 and 30, promoted by EVA Live.
Speaking to IANS, Iglesias shared that his absence was never intentional. “There was no hiatus; it just takes time between albums and touring around to other countries to make it back over there. But it has always been a priority to come back,” he said.
The singer also praised the evolution of India’s music scene and the unwavering enthusiasm of his fans. “It was bound to happen, and I couldn’t be happier. India has such amazing fans. They have such a great respect and appreciation for music. I must also point out how incredible the fans are when I perform in India. The energy is extraordinary,” Iglesias remarked.
Fans hoping for a musical surprise might get lucky. Iglesias hinted at the possibility of collaborating with Indian artists, saying, “I am always open to ideas, and you never know. It could already be in the making.”
Asked whether Indian music has influenced him, Iglesias replied, “I draw influence from everything and anything I hear to some degree… Every single day.”
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Beyond the music, Iglesias is looking forward to reconnecting with the country itself. “I am excited about the people, and of course, the food,” he said.
Since launching his musical journey in 1995, Iglesias has gifted the world with chart-topping hits like ‘Bailamos’, ‘Hero’, ‘Escape’, ‘Addicted’, ‘Rhythm Divine’, ‘Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)’, ‘I’m a Freak’, and ‘Dirty Dancer’. These songs were once the heartbeat of mix CDs, FM radios, and Walkmans, shaping the soundtrack of the 1990s and 2000s for millions worldwide.
Despite achieving global fame and selling over 100 million albums, Iglesias confesses that performing live still gives him the same adrenaline rush as it did early in his career. “Not only that, but I still get nervous before every performance. Those things never seem to change,” he shared.