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David Byrne Releases Spanish-Language Remix With Natalia Lafourcade, Adds Mexico Dates

The release underscores a deeper link to Mexico’s music scene during his world tour.

Overview

  • David Byrne issued “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, a Spanish-language version of “What Is The Reason For It?” with vocals by Mexican star Natalia Lafourcade.
  • The new cut, produced by Mexican Institute of Sound, recasts the track as a vocal- and brass-led duet inspired by Byrne’s time in Mexico City.
  • He expanded his Who Is The Sky tour to Mexico with a show at Mexico City’s Teatro Metropólitan and stops in Guadalajara and Monterrey.
  • Ticketing for the Mexico shows follows a standard rollout with a local presale on April 30 and a general on-sale on May 1.
  • The tour continues after a Coachella set, and Penguin Press plans to publish Byrne’s new book, Sleeping Beauties, on October 6, 2026.