Dominican singer Angelo Perrone performed before thousands of spectators at Ditaires Stadium in Itagüí, Colombia, expanding his international career during municipal celebrations.
The festival concert, supported by the Mayor's Office of Itagüí, featured shared stage performances alongside veteran reggaeton artist De La Ghetto and Dominican merengue star Eddy Herrera.
De La Ghetto is an American reggaeton singer and songwriter of Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage who gained prominence in urban Latin music during the mid-2000s. Herrera is an acclaimed Dominican merengue performer who rose to fame with Wilfrido Vargas before establishing a successful solo career across Latin America.
Organizers and artists also used the event to broadcast a message of solidarity to communities impacted by an earthquake registered across several regions of Colombia. During his set, Perrone performed multiple songs from his album DEQUINOESNA, which was released in April 2026. His repertoire included the tracks "Hasta Abajo", "Qué tú haces con él", "Si te vas", "Sube la nota", and "Yo soy". A professional dance troupe and an elaborate production setup tailored to his urban musical style accompanied the live performance.
International growth and Colombia connection
Perrone highlighted the enthusiastic response from the Colombian audience, noting that the country has become an important stage in his internationalization process. He stated that the warm reception he received during his live appearances strengthened his connection with Colombia while opening up broader opportunities for his music. He also credited his team, stating that their guidance and collaboration over several years played a fundamental role in achieving his career milestones.
Itagüí is a city located in the Antioquia Department of Colombia, situated directly south of Medellín within the Aburrá Valley region. Medellín and its surrounding metropolitan area have emerged as one of South America's premier hubs for urban, reggaeton, and Latin music production, attracting performers from across the Caribbean. Ditaires Stadium serves as the municipality's primary outdoor venue for major athletic competitions and large public concerts.
Perrone's appearance in Itagüí builds on recent industry accolades in both Colombia and his native country. In May 2026, he was named Revelation Artist of the Year at the Fénix Fest Awards held in Medellín. Perrone stated that receiving the trophy provided strong motivation to continue advancing his career and developing new projects. Previously, he earned Tropical Artist of the Year honors at the 2025 Glamour Music Awards in the Dominican Republic, marking an important milestone in his domestic career. The annual awards ceremonies recognize outstanding commercial and creative contributions across Latin and Caribbean music.
Exploration of traditional Dominican merengue
Building on his recent concert appearances, Perrone is currently expanding his musical direction by exploring traditional merengue. He has composed and released a new track titled "Ella no vino a sufrir". Perrone said that writing the song offered him a valuable opportunity to connect more closely with one of the most iconic musical genres in Dominican culture.
Merengue is a fast-paced genre of music and dance that originated in the Dominican Republic, characterized by its brisk two-beat rhythm and traditional instruments such as the accordion, the tambora drum, and the metal scraper known as the güira. Although Perrone built his initial fanbase primarily through urban music styles, incorporating merengue allows him to anchor his expanding international repertoire in his country's rich cultural traditions.
