Ricardo Arjona revealed through his social networks that he was leaving the stage.
Ricardo Arjona has a successful career spanning three decades. The Guatemalan artist has sold more than 80 million albums and has a long list of memorable songs to his credit that span the length and breadth of the world.
Known for singing to women, his music varies from ballads to pop, rock and Cuban music. His wide range of compositions positioned him as one of the most popular singers in Latin America.
However, in recent days, Ricardo Arjona became news in the middle of his Blanco y negro tour, with which he has already performed more than 150 concerts. It all happened after his presentation in Chile, at the popular Bicentenario Stadium.
After touring his greatest hits, the artist left his audience with a bitter taste when he announced his retirement from the stage through his social networks.
In the text he shared in an Instagram carousel, he explained that his tour led him to do 159 concerts, and to have some health complications that led his medical team to postpone surgery and perform six spinal infiltrations in just two months.
"I must take a step back to attend to a cause larger than myself. If I cannot discover it, I'd rather not make a return. Life and people have been incredibly generous to this Guatemalan from the neighborhood, a public school teacher, who, by strumming a guitar, weaving a few words, and experimenting with a melody, achieved a miracle he never anticipated," expressed Ricardo Arjona in his farewell message.
"Call me Ricardo, or DRY as those who love me do. Happier and more fulfilled than ever, despite an ailment that will soon be a thing of the past, I bid farewell and express my gratitude from the depths of my heart," concluded the heartfelt publication.
In this manner, Arjona clearly communicates that he is taking a break from music to prioritize his health fully. As indicated in his message, if he discovers a compelling reason, he may make a comeback. There's no doubt that he will, when the time is right.
