From Puerto Rico to the World: Rauw Alejandro Surprises Fans with Unplugged Version of Latest Single “Carita Linda”
- Karina Arizmendi
- May 6
- 3 min read
Updated: May 30
Latin GRAMMY Award-winning and Puerto Rican Latin music artist Rauw Alejandro has surprisingly unveiled a stripped-down version of his latest hit single, “Carita Linda.” Dropping just weeks after its original release, this new version of the song offers a raw, unfiltered dive into the track.
Accompanying the unplugged release of “Carita Linda” is a captivating video of the acoustic performance, proudly recorded in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico at the symbolic cocktail bar, La Factoría.
In the original version of the song, Rauw Alejandro draws heavy inspiration from Puerto Rican Bomba—a traditional Afro-Boricua music and dance—and seamlessly blends neo-bomba with alluring urban beats, effortlessly hooking listeners into the song. On the other hand, this acoustic live debut of “Carita Linda” really enhances and brings focus to the neo-bomba rhythms and its cultural significance.
In the video, viewers are greeted with Alejandro’s smooth, steady vocals, delivered with a strong confidence that perfectly compliments the stripped-down essence of the track’s musical arrangement and cultural richness. The performance is elevated by the powerful rhythmic beating of the drums by the Bomvibes band, adding a new type of grit to his neo-bomba single.
The performance concludes with the entrance of traditional bomba dancers, whose vibrant presence ties the entire piece together—bringing the music, movement, and cultural roots into a powerful, unified expression that leaves viewers mesmerized.
Check out the entire performance of “Carita Linda” unplugged below!
Rauw Alejandro is currently wrapping up the final U.S. dates of his historic Cosa Nuestra World Tour, captivating audiences with his genre-blending sound and electrifying performances. This summer, he’ll take the tour across Europe, with shows scheduled in major cities before concluding on July 11 in Barcelona, Spain.
Cosa Nuestra World Tour – U.S. 2025
May 9, 2025 – Chicago, IL – United Center
May 14, 2025 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
May 15, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
May 17, 2025 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
May 20, 2025 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
May 23, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
May 24, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
May 27, 2025 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
May 30, 2025 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
May 31, 2025 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
June 01, 2025 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Cosa Nuestra World Tour – Europe 2025
June 17, 2025 – London, England (UK) – The O2
June 19, 2025 – Düsseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
June 20, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
June 22, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
June 25, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle – Halle D
June 27, 2025 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
June 29, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
June 30, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
July 2, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
July 5, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center (Palacio de Deportes)
July 11, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
Fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated release of Cosa Nuestra 2, an upcoming LP that promises to continue Rauw Alejandro’s creative evolution.
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Edited by Martina Yee
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