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Vives Honors Jiménez at Flow Fest
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Carlos Vives surprised fans with an a cappella tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez.
- The 2025 Coca-Cola Flow Fest in Mexico City drew 79,000 people on its first day.
- Vives also performed with Wisin and his hit 'La Bicicleta' at the festival.
Colombian superstar Carlos Vives delivered a powerful performance at the 2025 Coca-Cola Flow Fest in Mexico City, offering an unexpected tribute to the iconic Mexican ranchera artist José Alfredo Jiménez. Vives' heartfelt a cappella rendition of "Para Morir Iguales" earned him a standing ovation from the 79,000 fans gathered at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Saturday.
The acclaimed artist also performed fan favorites, including his chart-topping hit "La Bicicleta" with Shakira. Adding to the excitement, Vives reappeared later in the evening to join Puerto Rican artist Wisin on stage for "Nota de Amor," a popular vallenato and reggaeton fusion.
The Coca-Cola Flow Fest, recognized as a premier Latin urban music event, featured a star-studded lineup across its five stages, including performances by Don Omar, Myke Towers, and Nicky Jam. The festival continued on Sunday with more major artists.
