Fernando Olvera, better known only as Fher, is recovering after undergoing surgery at the beginning of 2023. The leader of the Mexican band Maná underwent surgery due to an injury suffered in one of his knees in mid-2022, which led the quartet to cancel several presentations, including the one scheduled at the Viña del Mar Festival on February 20.
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According to information disclosed on their social networks, in addition to the show at Quinta Vergara, which is one of the largest stages of Latin American music, Maná also canceled another concert.
The group would kick off their “Mexico lindo y querido” tour through various cities in the United States with a couple of shows on February 10 and 11 in Los Angeles, California. These dates were also rescheduled, while his next presentation is scheduled for March 17.
What happened to Fher, vocalist of Maná?
A statement sent by the group to the organizers of the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile indicates that the 63-year-old singer has not fully recovered.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you that, for health reasons, the Maná presentations in Viña del Mar and Santiago will not take place. During last year’s tour, Fher injured his knee, which caused him immense pain, but to fulfill his fans he continued the tour despite the injury and pain,” says part of the letter that Infobae cites on its website. .
Despite the medical prognosis, Fher’s recovery has been “slow and complicated” so he will not be able to travel to the South American country soon.
“To the Manáticos de Chile, see you soon and a heartfelt apology. Hugs, Maná”, culminates the text of the group.
In addition to going on stage at the Viña del Mar Festival, Maná had another concert on his agenda at the Movistar Arena in Santiago for February 23, which was also cancelled.
Who will replace Maná at the Viña del Mar Festival?
The organizers of the event are already shuffling their cards to publicize the possible replacement for Maná at the International Song Festival.
At the moment, international artists such as Karol G, Cristina Aguilera, Alejandro Fernández and Camilo are confirmed.
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Last show of the Mexican band at Quinta Vergara
Almost a decade has passed since the last time Maná stepped on the Quinta Vergara stage in 2013. “Rayando el sol” was one of the songs that the audience chanted at the top of their lungs on that occasion where Fher also took the floor to give a short speech about corruption in Latin America.
“We Maná greatly respect the Chilean people. Latin America suffers many things and I think the worst is corruption. I want to tell you that the country, Chile, is the least corrupt in all of Latin America, we have to learn many of you, all of you, ”he said then. (AND)
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