Pepe Aguilar is gearing up for a huge moment in his music career. He’s about to sing at the Hollywood Bowl once again.
His first time there was 23 years ago. Back in 2002, he made history. He became the first ranchero artist to perform on that famous stage. He brought mariachi music and sang traditional Mexican songs.
This time, he won’t be alone. Pepe, now 56 years old, is returning to the Hollywood Bowl. He’s bringing his children, Ángela and Leonardo, with him. They’re creating a show that has never been seen before. It will showcase Mexico’s most important music legacy.
The Mexican singer spoke with Us Weekly en Español. He called this experience "sacred." He also said it’s deeply meaningful. It’s important for his family and for the entire Latino community in the United States.
Pepe shared his feelings with pride. "Singing with my children in this place is special," he said. "I performed here over two decades ago, when I was 33. This moment closes one chapter and starts another. That first time, everything felt new to me. Now, I return with them, with their talent and their growth. That feeling is truly priceless."
The show will feature the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Maestro Enrico López-Yáñez will lead the orchestra. This event isn’t just about art for Pepe. He sees this reunion with the Los Angeles audience as a strong cultural statement. He added, "I don’t want to be an example for anyone. But I do believe this show comes at a very important time for our country. The current social and political mood requires us to hold even tighter to our identity. We need to embrace our roots. Doing this through music, with excellence and art, is a way to show strength and hope."
The evening will have solo performances from Ángela, who is 21, and Leonardo, who is 25. There will also be joint acts. Their father expects these moments to bring tears to both the performers and the audience. Pepe admitted, "I can’t imagine how I’ll feel when all three of us are singing. We’ll have mariachi music and the symphony orchestra. Our roots will echo in that historic amphitheater." He added, "It will be something even my parents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, never dreamed of when they taught us about music."
This concert is a big family milestone. But Pepe made it clear it won’t be a one-time event. "We are going to take this show to other places," he announced. "It doesn’t end in Los Angeles."
“We Are Not a Dynasty”
Aguilar is used to working with his children. He shared that being artists from the same family can be tough sometimes. Yet, their mutual respect and admiration make everything easier. He explained, "Ángela has a very clear idea of what she wants. Leonardo has developed amazing stage presence. More than telling them what to do, I try to support them. That’s what I want to do if I ever have grandchildren too: support them, without pressure, without forcing them. With love and being there for them."
The media often calls them a "dynasty." Pepe thought about this with humility. "We are more a family of a trade," he clarified. "An artistic trade, not a dynasty. That’s just a media thing. But I feel like the only thing I’ve done in my career is follow my heart. That doesn’t make me part of any lineage. It just means I’m true to myself."
The concert is titled "Los Aguilar." It promises to be a memorable night. It will feature iconic voices and grand orchestral music. It’s a celebration of Mexican music across generations. The shows are on August 15 and 16, starting at 8:00 p.m. They will be held at the Hollywood Bowl. You can get tickets at hollywoodbowl.com or by calling 323-850-2000. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will play. Enrico López-Yáñez will conduct. Pepe, Ángela, and Leonardo will perform individually and together.