Eternally Grateful To Marco Antonio Solís And His Music (Live Review)

INGLEWOOD, CA – There was a lot of love at Intuit Dome on Sunday with Marco Antonio Solís bringing his “Eternamente Agradecido World Tour” to the new Inglewood arena. The words, “Te amo, Marco!,” were exclaimed by various men throughout the evening, and with Solís delivering a nearly three-hour set with his signature pop ballads and cumbias, how could they not?

The 62-year-old artist demonstrated he’s still got it as a showman, donning a sparkling lime green suit and wooing the crowd with his ballads (from his solo albums as well as hits from his iconic Mexican band Los Bukis), moving concertgoers with his dance moves and charming them with his stories. The title of his tour, “Eternamente Agradecido” (“Eternally Grateful”), is fitting as Solís, who is the first Latin act to perform at Intuit Dome, often paused to thank his fans and soak in the remarkable scenery.

“I’m very excited, very grateful as this tour says, extremely grateful for your love, your support and for giving me the opportunity tonight to inaugurate this beautiful site. Thank you all for the effort you have made to get here. I appreciate it with all my heart,” said Solís after starting with a solo effort, “Se Me Va Muriendo Mi Alma,” and Los Bukis hit “Como Fui a Enamorarme de Ti.”

Such remarks from El Buki, a nickname given to Solís as the frontman for influential Mexican grupero Los Bukis, came off as sincere as he had the lights turned on so he could see fans’ faces. His joy for life and music was infectious and it pervaded throughout the venue with the crowd often on its feet dancing in the aisles and singing at the top of their lungs. A man in his mid-to-late 60s sitting by me couldn’t help himself and stood up to sway from side to side.

The Live Nation-promoted concert was the celebration of a Mexican legend who has influenced several generations across his 40-plus-year career, and Solís perfectly balanced his solo hits with Los Bukis anthems to deliver a different show, one that showcases not only the ballader’s booming, soothing voice (especially in songs like “Inventame” and “Acepto Mi Derrota”) but also his abilities as a musician.

Solís showed why he was named Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy in 2022, doing a lot more than just taking on vocals and guitar duties. He became a piano man to perform “Como Me Haces Falta,” got behind the drums for “Tu Compañero” and also proved that he’s got rhythm, shimmying and two-stepping across the stage with his six dancers.

Solís stepped up in every way to deliver a production that felt big yet intimate, and there was no better setting than Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers’ new state-of-the-art $2 billion venue that boasts better sightlines than most other arenas and incredible sound.

Though there were some microphone issues at one point, all was forgotten when Solis transitioned into the Los Bukis anthem “Tu Carcel,” a song that would be a closer for any other act (it was the 16^th of his 27-song set). The legendary musician later held up a tequila shot and toasted to “health, love and the present” before closing out the night with his best solo efforts, including the mariachi-infused hit “La Venia Bendita,” the lost love ballad “Si No Te Hubieras Ido,” “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto” and the cumbia-pop hit “Mas Que Un Amigo.”

The night was much more than a celebration of Solís’ long and successful career. It was a celebration of Mexican culture, Latin music and life, and he concluded it with a simple message: “Never lose faith and hope.” Listening to music from a man oozing with talent and genuine positivity, it’d be hard not to follow his mantra.