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Marinilla's Rock Music Reaches the United States, Alongside Alex Ubago
Rock music from Marinilla will begin to be heard on stages in the United States starting this Friday, February 20, when the Antioquian singer-songwriter Daniel Medest becomes a guest artist to open eight concerts on Spanish artist Alex Ubago's anniversary tour. This tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the album ¿Qué pides tú? and will cover 14 cities in that country.
TL;DR
- Daniel Medest, a singer-songwriter from Marinilla, will open for Alex Ubago's anniversary tour in the US.
- The tour celebrates 25 years of Ubago's album ¿Qué pides tú? and will visit 14 US cities.
- Medest's music is described as indie-folk rock with direct lyrics and sober arrangements.
- He will open concerts in cities including Orlando, Miami, New York, and Chicago.
- Medest's debut studio album, Common, is set to be released on March 5, during the tour.
- The album explores everyday emotions like forgiveness, overwhelm, loss, and reconciliation.
- Medest views the tour as a collective responsibility, representing his team and Colombia.
- He relocated to Orlando in 2025 as part of an internationalization strategy.