Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García is extending her reach with her "Puerta Abierta" tour, bringing her characteristic intimate and personal music to larger venues across the United States. After performing for crowds of over 14,000 in Mexico City and 15,000 in Medellín, Colombia, the U.S. leg of the tour commenced on Sept. 7 in Highland, California.

Adapting to New Audiences

García, a seven-time Latin Grammy winner, described the challenge of maintaining her authentic connection with fans while performing in bigger arenas. "One of the things I wanted to do with this tour is to play a lot more instruments than I used to do," she told The Associated Press. "When you sit behind a piano and see all the musicians, it creates an atmosphere of greater intimacy."

In addition to piano, García incorporates her guitar and shares acoustic moments with regional Mexican musicians, reflecting a continued engagement with the genre. She has recently collaborated with artists like Carín León and Christian Nodal on songs such as "Te lo agradezco" and "La Siguiente." "I feel like it's in my DNA, embedded in my entire system, and it's something I think I'll hardly abandon," García said. "Beyond whatever the trends may be, I do it in a way that feels very natural to me, with a lot of passion and, of course, a lot of respect."

"Puerta Abierta" Themes

The tour takes its name from García's album "Puerta Abierta," which features the regional Mexican song "La mala era yo" ("I Was the Bad One"), a collaboration with Yuridia. García expressed her long-held desire to work with Yuridia, praising her coherence and connection with audiences. The song explores a dynamic between two women moving beyond mutual blame.

The concert's visual elements include a large image of a girl, a reference to García's childhood and the album cover, symbolizing her honoring her roots and early influences. Another track, "La culpa," featuring Venezuelan band Rawayana, touches on life in the Caribbean, where people can experience love despite hardships.

Humanitarian Concerns

Beyond her music, García is also involved in humanitarian efforts, supporting organizations like ABACO in Colombia and aid groups in Venezuela. She highlighted the ongoing needs in regions affected by recent earthquakes and other challenges. "What we are experiencing is devastating, and I don't think anyone is prepared for this," García stated, emphasizing the importance of sustained support as crises can fade from public attention. "The problem is that it becomes old news, news that no one talks about anymore. And the needs are changing. So, that’s why I think it’s important to support today, to support a month from now, and to support three months from now."

The U.S. leg of the tour includes additional dates in San Antonio, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with planned stops in Toronto and Montreal, Canada. García is also scheduled to participate in Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami in October.