by Rachel Bui
Grammy-nominated and Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Carla Morrison definitely has dedicated fanbase up in Northeast United States. This tour comes as Morrison breaks into the Billboard Hot 100 with collaborative feature on Karol G’s latest album and title track “Mañana Será Bonito.” Knowing how accomplished she is and having interviewed her (see here), I was intrigued and curious to see her perform live.
Morrison’s opening act was sister duo Reyna, a synth-pop/electro-pop act with Latin influence. Their youthful energy served as an interesting foil to Morrison’s emotional maturity, making it feel like I saw two shows that night. I liked how they would quip with the audience and introduce songs by talking about the inspiration behind them (like “a toxic ex”), and I look forward to adding a few of their songs to my playlist.
With a full band accompanying her, she began the night with “Eres Tu,” a fun, light-hearted preview of what the night would offer. Morrison has a voice with such clarity that really hits you in the heart, and her performance was a fantastic blend of catharsis and celebration, as could be observed with how joyous the audience was. The crowd enthusiastically sang along with Carla and frequently expressed their joy with calls of “¡Te amo!” all night. Some even danced out of their seat, and by the end of the night, audience members left their seats to rush to the stage front to dance along with her for her final song, “Diamantes.” Even with a language barrier for me, I felt the sincerity throughout the night whenever she spoke or sang, and I left the venue that night feeling refreshed, optimistic, and eager to write this review.
