Every time Shakira and Alejandro Sanz reunite on stage, the emotional thermometer rises. Their chemistry, legendary since they revolutionized Latin music with “La Tortura” in 2005, has made millions of fans dream of more than just a great friendship. Although the Colombian singer has always made it clear that her relationship with Sanz is a cherished brotherhood, the truth is that every glance, every verse, and every note they share live exude complicity, passion, and pure art.
And now, after years of fans’ pleas, the iconic duo has decided to join their voices once again in a new collaboration: “Bésame” (“Kiss me”), a song that promises to become the new anthem of passionate heartbreak and is part of Sanz’s upcoming album, “¿Y Ahora Qué?”, available on May 23rd.
A reunion that drove the audience crazy: from the stage to the studio
Shakira is going through one of the most successful moments of her career with the Women Don’t Cry Anymore World Tour, a tour that has already broken records in Latin America —including seven sold-out nights in Mexico City and almost 400 thousand attendees— and is now conquering the United States.
The tour not only shines for its monumental production, electrifying choreographies, and a setlist that merges their new anthems with legendary classics, but also for the surprise guests. This was the case in Charlotte, North Carolina, where over 50 thousand people witnessed the long-awaited reunion of Shakira and Alejandro Sanz at the Bank of America Stadium.
When Sanz appeared on stage to perform “La Tortura,” the stadium resounded to the max. The audience chanted every word, and social media exploded. But what ended up fueling the conversation even more was the message Sanz dedicated to the Barranquillera on Instagram: “Shaki: do you want me to tell you the truth?... Not even with all the coffee from Colombia can I get rid of your scent.” The phrase, as poetic as suggestive, sparked a wave of comments like “Get married already!” or “This is pure fire,” reaffirming fans’ desire to see them together as “more than just friends.”
Over the years, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz have maintained a close relationship, but it has never been confirmed that there was a romance between them. However, the evident chemistry between them continues to be a topic of conversation. In 2019, during his participation in a concert in Madrid, Sanz publicly confessed that Shakira was “his favorite planet,” describing her as such a close friend that their relationship transcended the boundaries of friendship. “If I could make a wish for this concert, it would be to sing with her,” he expressed on that occasion.
Now, it seems that the artists have made one of the fans’ biggest fantasies come true.
Shakira and Alejandro Sanz fulfill their fans’ wishes
With emotions still running high after their joint performance, Alejandro Sanz surprised with the official announcement: a new collaboration with Shakira, titled "Bésame", will be the highlight of his upcoming EP.
For both, this single represents a new chapter in their joint history, marked by timeless successes and an artistic connection that is more relevant than ever.
In a leaked preview, part of the chorus can already be heard: “Don’t think too much and kiss me, let the mysteries end / kiss me once and for all, no fear, let’s get serious…”.
The song combines Sanz’s characteristic romanticism with Shakira’s vocal power and emotional intensity. The song promises to become one of the highlights of the project, which also includes collaborations with Manuel Turizo and Grupo Frontera, exploring urban and regional sounds without losing the melodic essence of Spanish.
However, everything indicates that there is no romance between them: Shakira has insisted that she sees Alejandro as a brother, and he is in a stable relationship with actress Candela Márquez, who even shared the backstage with both during the show.