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    Fans bid goodbye to Spanish music legend Joan Manuel Serrat on his farewell tour

    The 78-year-old, who's considered one of the greatest artists in Spanish music history, is stepping away from the stage. For some fans, the move is bittersweet.
    by Betto Arcos Nov 19, 2022 2 minutes
    Thousands of fans have showed up across the U.S., Spain and Latin America to see legendary singer Joan Manuel Serrat on his farewell tour.

    At Mexico City's biggest outdoor venue, El Zócalo, legendary singer Joan Manuel Serrat is performing. I'm pinching myself, I can't believe I'm seeing him for the first time, in the heart of my homeland.

    Since late April, the 78-year-old has been performing on a farewell tour across the U.S., Spain and Latin America.

    After the first song, ("Little Paper Boat"). The song took me back to my childhood. I was overcome with emotion and started crying.

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