Dua Lipa Makes History With Unforgettable Tributes to Latin Music Icons

During the final leg of her Radical Optimism tour, Dua Lipa honoured numerous legendary Latin artists, earning admiration from fans and the musicians themselves. In Brazil, Carlinhos Brown joined her on stage for a vibrant performance of Magalenha, sharing later on Instagram that Lipa’s generosity of spirit allowed the music to flow effortlessly.

That same night, Caetano Veloso performed Margarida Perfumada with Lipa and Brown, later thanking her publicly for the invitation and for the artistic partnership. In Rio de Janeiro, she paid tribute to Sérgio Mendes and Brasil ’66 by performing Mas Que Nada, delighting the audience with a classic deeply rooted in Brazilian music history.

In Lima, she sang Cariñito alongside Peruvian artist Mauricio Mesones, bringing a local favourite to life through a warm and energetic duet. Each performance reflected careful preparation and a genuine respect for the musical traditions of each city.

The emotional peak of the tour came on its final night when Lipa performed Selena Quintanilla’s Amor Prohibido. She explained to the audience that she chose the song because she, like Selena, has always felt connected to two cultures simultaneously—Albanian and English, just as Selena was Mexican and American.