Shakira Postpones U.S. Leg of El Dorado World Tour

By Katie Gainer 8 years ago
Shakira Postpones U.S. Leg of El Dorado World Tour

According to a Live Nation press release, the U.S. leg of the “El Dorado World Tour,” previously scheduled for January 2018, will be postponed to August due to prolonged recovery from a vocal cord hemorrhage. European dates, postponed last month for the injury, will begin in June.

“Shakira’s doctors have determined that she needs to spend the next few months working towards recovery in order for her vocal cords to be in optimal condition for touring,” the statement reads.

“While disappointed to not be able to perform in January as scheduled, Shakira is happy to be able to get back on the road by summer with her best show yet, and remains incredibly grateful for all the loyalty, patience and support her fans have shown her”.

The singer reiterates her gratitude for fans’ patience in a letter posted to her website and social media pages.

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“Though I very much hoped to be able to recover my vocal cords in time to pick the tour back up in January, and after exploring many options to that effect, I have accepted that this is an injury that simply needs more time and care to heal,” Shakira writes.

“I feel for all of you who planned ahead to come to these shows and who have been so patient as I took the time needed to figure out the best course of action with my doctors.”

She adds: “I promise to give you all of me and more from the minute I get on that stage and I am counting the days till showtime!”

Shakira’s full letter is below: