To enhance his narrative, the artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, brought together a series of international figures who amazed the crowd in Santa Clara. According to Noticias Argentinas, the show began on a stage that recreated sugar cane fields and a traditional 'little house', where a series of star-studded collaborations took place. The guest list was impressive. Cardi B: The rapper appeared at the top of the structure during the 'house party' segment, joining the celebration to the sound of reggaeton hits. Lady Gaga: She was the big surprise of the night. She emerged in a wedding scene singing her part on 'Die with a Smile' (her collaboration with Bruno Mars), but with a special arrangement accompanied by a salsa band, being the only English-language performance of the evening. Ricky Martin: The Puerto Rican icon took the stage to perform 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii', a song described as a 'war cry' for the island's autonomy. Tonita: In a tribute to the diaspora, Bad Bunny performed on a 'block party' stage with Tonita, the owner of the Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn, one of the last Puerto Rican social clubs in New York. Tributes and a political message In addition to the live guests, there was a moment when Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' played, celebrating those who paved the way for urban music. The show had a strong political charge: dancers dressed as 'jíbaros' climbed light poles that exploded, symbolizing Puerto Rico's failed electrical grid and chronic blackouts after Hurricane Maria, to the sound of the song 'El apagón'.
