Latin Grammy-nominated artist ISADORA is beloved for her vibrant musicality and honest songwriting, and she’s not already on all of your summer playlists, it’s time to change that.
The Puerto Rican, Venezuelan and Italian singer-songwriter released her latest single, “EASY LOVE” last month, and we haven’t taken it off repeat. It’s a sunny and tropical Spanish-language love song about a beachy summer romance that’s anything but complicated, delivering precisely the vibes we want to bask in this season. On July 5, she also performed the new track—and so much more—on the final day of FIFA Fan Festival Miami in celebration of the World Cup in a powerful full-circle moment for the Miami-born and -raised, soccer-loving star. We had the pleasure of chatting with ISADORA after the event to learn more about the festival and why this performance was so meaningful to her. Read the full interview below.
Sweety High: How excited were you to be invited to perform at FIFA Fan Festival in Miami? What does the event, and its place in Miami, mean to you?
ISADORA: Honestly, I’m still processing it. I am so grateful, I feel so blessed. Miami is home. I grew up 15 minutes from that stage, and performing on it felt like a dream. The World Cup is one of the rare moments the entire world agrees to celebrate together—different languages, different flags, all together. It’s something we can all share. Miami already holds so many cultures within it, so it’s beautiful to see it host something like this. It’s inspiring, and it’s an honor to be a part of it.
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SH: Are you a big soccer fan? How have you been getting involved in the festivities and celebrations throughout the World Cup?
ISADORA: My family is from all over: Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Italy, so soccer was a big part of my childhood. My cousins and I played all the time; we’re all very competitive. I got hit in the face a few times, but I loved every second of it. I was actually in Italy when they won in 2006—the whole family laughing and crying, celebrating. That kind of joy stays with you; it’s one of my favorite memories. And now, with the World Cup here in Miami, I feel like I’ve felt that energy more than ever, you can go anywhere in the city on a game day and feel it.
SH: What was the most memorable part of the festival for you? What was the energy like at the event, and what was it like to get in on the magic and share your music with the fans?
ISADORA: The energy at these events is unreal, full of passion and unity. Standing on that stage is magical; it’s a huge milestone for me. I felt so prepared walking up there, but nothing really prepares you for a crowd like that, for a moment like that. There’s this exchange that happens on stage: I give them energy, and they hand it right back, amplified; it’s electrifying. That energy, that intimacy, that closeness; it’s why I love performing. It’s a moment I’ll hold onto forever.
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SH: Were there any set list highlights that you found particularly memorable?
ISADORA: I performed a few songs live for the first time, including my new single “Easy Love.” There’s something special about introducing a song to the world in real time, on stage. I love watching something I wrote so privately come to life. Every time I perform, I feel six years old again, falling in love with music for the first time.
SH: Is there anything else you want fans to know about the event or what you’ve got going on next?
ISADORA: I would love to take this opportunity to shine a light on something close to my heart. Standing on a stage this size comes with responsibility, and I don’t want to waste it. My mother’s home country, Venezuela, is living through one of the hardest chapters in its history. On June 24, two devastating earthquakes hit, leaving Venezuela with thousands of casualties, missing people, broken homes, and real fear and uncertainty about what comes next. They need our support now, and in the months ahead. Organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and We Love Foundation are doing real, credible on-the-ground work, and I’d encourage anyone who can to get involved—whether that’s volunteering, donating, reposting or spreading the word. I have so much love for Venezuela and its people, and while I am so grateful and this has been a beautiful experience, my heart is with them right now, and I dedicate this performance to them.
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