An eternal icon conquers the Auditorium of the stars once again
Starlite Occident witnessed one of its most unforgettable nights with the triumphant return of Raphael, the undisputed legend of Spanish music, who reclaimed the stage at the boutique festival after a break due to health reasons.
At 82, the “Divo de Linares” proved his voice and stage presence remain as powerful as ever. Dressed in his signature all-black and supported by flawless staging, he opened the evening with “La noche” and “Yo sigo siendo aquel”, earning standing ovations song after song.
The setlist featured anthems like “Mi gran noche”, “Digan lo que digan”, “Escándalo” and “Como yo te amo”, all sung passionately by the crowd. There were also nods to French chanson with “La vie en rose” and “Padam Padam”, as well as intimate moments with “Amo” and “Si no estuvieras tú”.
Among the attendees were Vanesa Martín, Morante de la Puebla, Raúl Sénder, Carlos Soler and Sergio Rico, all enjoying a magical night in which Raphael reaffirmed his unbreakable bond with Starlite Occident, now marking his seventh performance at the festival since 2012.
After the concert, the music carried on at Sessions with young Mexican talent Tony Mils, who presented his debut album “Escribí esto para ti”.
Starlite Occident 2025 continues to shine as the world’s leading boutique festival, uniting legends, emerging talent and a passionate audience in a unique natural setting.