Maluma brings sexy 2023 Don Juan World Tour to Don Haskins

Maria Cortes Gonzalez, El Paso Times
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Colombian singer Maluma turned the Don Haskins Center into a sexy, Latin fiesta complete with eight lithe dancers Sept. 24.

The singer kept fans dancing with his Latin pop, urban, reggaeton and salsa hits throughout the night as part of his 2023 Don Juan World Tour. His song list included "Hawai," "Felices Los Cuatro," "Sobrio," as well as his latest release, "Diablo, que Chimba."

The world tour stage was impressive with an M-shape, allowing fans with the best tickets to fill in the gaps and a good look at the singer all night. Band members and backup singers were inside set squares that flanked both sides of the stage. And a massive screen behind the stage often let fans get a good look at his chiseled face.

He repeatedly thanked El Paso fans for coming out to the show and was pleased when they joined him and made his hits a singalong.

"Me siento agradecido con Dios y con la vida por dejarme vivir de lo que amo, que es la musica, que es un arte. (I feel very grateful to God and this life for letting me make a living from what I love, music, which is an art form.)" he said.

Colombian singer Maluma had the fans going wild as he performed, danced and thanked El Paso for coming out Sept. 24 at the Don Haskins Center.
Colombian singer Maluma had the fans going wild as he performed, danced and thanked El Paso for coming out Sept. 24 at the Don Haskins Center.

He also had no trouble singing hits he's collaborated with other artists, such as "Chantaje, (Shakira)" and "Segun Quien? (Carin Leon)."

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About mid-way through the concert, he walked around the edge of the arena to pop onto a second smaller stage with a giant inflatable of a Doberman Pinscher, where he continued to sing and dance for another while.

He changed his look at various times of the night, removing and adding his man bun, slick shades, a hat and, at the end, removing his shirt to reveal a ripped body.

Maluma's tour continues this week with concerts Sept. 29 at the HEB Center in Austin, Sept. 30 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and Oct. 1 at the Smart Financial Centre in Houston. His tour continues through November.

Maluma brought the 2023 Don Juan World Tour to El Paso Sept. 24 with an elaborate set, special effects and an inflatable Doberman Pinscher that created a second stage for the artist.
Maluma brought the 2023 Don Juan World Tour to El Paso Sept. 24 with an elaborate set, special effects and an inflatable Doberman Pinscher that created a second stage for the artist.
Colombian singer Maluma had eight female dancers who gyrated around him much of the night.
Colombian singer Maluma had eight female dancers who gyrated around him much of the night.
The 2023 Don Juan World Tour stage was a giant M for Maluma at the Don Haskins Center Sept. 24. Fans with the best tickets were able to fill in the gaps to see the Colombian artist up close.
The 2023 Don Juan World Tour stage was a giant M for Maluma at the Don Haskins Center Sept. 24. Fans with the best tickets were able to fill in the gaps to see the Colombian artist up close.
Right before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert started, images of Colombian singer Maluma flashed on a giant screen on stage, causing fans to scream in delight.
Right before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert started, images of Colombian singer Maluma flashed on a giant screen on stage, causing fans to scream in delight.
The Don Juan World Tour set included a second stage with a huge, inflatable Doberman dog. The singer apparently loves his Doberman Pinscher and has several other dogs.
The Don Juan World Tour set included a second stage with a huge, inflatable Doberman dog. The singer apparently loves his Doberman Pinscher and has several other dogs.
Maluma seemed to enjoy being able to see the fans go crazy. He even asked fans to turn on their phones for a light display at one point.
Maluma seemed to enjoy being able to see the fans go crazy. He even asked fans to turn on their phones for a light display at one point.
The 2023 Don Juan World Touir concert featured Maluma with eight female dancers who stayed close to him throughout the night and his band and back up singers in squares on the outer sides of the stage.
The 2023 Don Juan World Touir concert featured Maluma with eight female dancers who stayed close to him throughout the night and his band and back up singers in squares on the outer sides of the stage.
Yelina Andana and Osmel Rodriguez waited patiently about two hours to get into the Don Haskins Center Sept. 24 for the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.
Yelina Andana and Osmel Rodriguez waited patiently about two hours to get into the Don Haskins Center Sept. 24 for the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.
Brissa Marquez and Ruby Velasco had a message for Maluma Sept. 24 before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.
Brissa Marquez and Ruby Velasco had a message for Maluma Sept. 24 before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.
Maria Gonzalez, left, Miabella Pennington, Fernanda Solis, Lily Duran, and Suzette Frescas were pumped Sept. 24 before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.
Maria Gonzalez, left, Miabella Pennington, Fernanda Solis, Lily Duran, and Suzette Frescas were pumped Sept. 24 before the 2023 Don Juan World Tour concert.

Maluma Tour Dates

  • Sept. 29: HEB Center, Austin

  • Sept. 30: American Airlines Center, Dallas

  • Oct. 1: Smart Financial Centre, Houston

  • Oct. 5: UBS Arena, Belmont Park, N.Y.

  • Oct. 6: Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.

  • Oct. 7. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Ct.

  • Oct. 8: Prudential Center, Neward, N.J.

  • Oct. 12: Allstate Arena, Chicago.

  • Oct. 14: Santander Arena, Reading, Pa.

  • Oct. 15: Agganis Arena, Boston.

  • Oct. 19: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.

  • Oct. 21: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C.

  • Oct. 22: StateFarm Arena, Atlanta.

  • Oct. 26: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.

  • Oct. 28: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla.

  • Oct. 29: Hertz Arena, Fort Myers, Fla.

  • Nov. 3: Amway Center, Orlando.

  • Nov. 4: Kaseya Center, Miami.

María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter.

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