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Isabel Guerra

Spanish singer Raphael captivated thousand of Limeans last night, singing his all-time hits and some of the most emblematic themes of the Latin American songbook, opening the Latin American section of his tour "50 Years Later."

Faithful to his style, Raphael played himself, sang and recited his verses, got angry or  laughed deadly, with committed fans singing along with him to almost all the songs of his 50 year career.

With the sole accompaniment of a piano, the 64-year-old Spanish singer proved that his voice still has the same power even at his age.

Red carnations were thrown over Raphael during all the concert.

The public sang delighted some of Raphael themes, like "Estar Enamorado"/Being in Love or "Mi Gran Noche"/Mi Great Night.

The artist from Linares chose a tango song, and performed classics like "Gracias a la Vida"/Thanks to Life, "Caminito"/Little Path, or "Si yo Tuviera Corazon"/If I had a Heart. But the climax arrived when he performed two Peruvian classics: "Cuando mi Guitarra Llora"/When my Guitar Wheeps and "Chabuca Limeña"/Limean Chabuca, this last one wearing a poncho.

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