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Coca-Cola Flow Fest Opens in Mexico City as Reggaetón’s Rise and Women’s Voices Take Center Stage

A pre-festival talk and book presentation underscored the genre’s shedding of stigma and the event’s widening international reach.

Overview

  • Pablito Wilson presented his book 'Reggaetón: Una revolución latina' alongside Mexican newcomers Cachirula and Loojan in a pre-festival conversation.
  • Participants described reggaetón as moving beyond its “guilty pleasure” label, with Loojan calling it a shout of freedom and addressing parental roles around explicit lyrics.
  • The festival at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez features global headliners including Don Omar, J Balvin, Nicky Jam and Myke Towers, with opening-night sets reported from Wisin, Nicky Jam and Myke Towers.
  • Organizers cite Ticketmaster data showing about 14% of attendees travel from outside Mexico and representation from over 16 countries, with a majority aged 18–24, and note a recent BYMA Best Festival of the Year recognition.
  • This edition spotlights female artists more prominently, highlighting Young Miko, Bad Gyal and Mexican talents such as Bellakath, Cachirula and the duo Sayuri & Sopholov.