Sting brings generations together for a nostalgic night in Rio de Janeiro...

Former lead singer of The Police performed at Farmasi Arena in Jacarepaguá last Friday.

Accompanied by guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, singer Sting performed this past Friday (14) at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, opening his three-date tour in Brazil.

Entitled Sting 3.0, the world tour mixes classics from The Police's career with hits by the English artist, including, for example, "Fields of Gold" and "Shape of my Heart."

Before the show began at 9 pm, it was clear that Sting had gathered not only fans who have been with him since the beginning of The Police, but also teenagers and even children, who were likely influenced by their elders.

In this generational melting pot, the musician, in excellent physical shape at 73 and with an impeccable voice, opened the setlist with a Police hit: "Message in a Bottle." With the crowd buzzing, the singer, armed with his inseparable bass, followed up with "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" and "Englishman in New York," great tracks from his solo career.

Exchanging few words with the audience, but remaining friendly, Sting continued with "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," getting everyone dancing.

Later, there was no shortage of hits from his former group, such as "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Driven to Tears," "Can't Stand Losing You," and "So Lonely," as well as singles from Sting's solo career, such as "Why Should I Cry for You?", "All This Time," and "Desert Rose."

Before the encore, the veteran artist got the audience singing along with "King of Pain" and "Every Breath You Take." After a brief intermission, Sting and his two stage partners returned to deliver a powerful rendition of "Roxanne" and the tranquil "Fragile," which closed the performance in a more intimate atmosphere.

At ease, the former member of The Police proved that his relationship with the Brazilian audience is still strong, not just because of the heat in the city.

It is worth remembering that the singer also performed in São Paulo on Sunday (16) and ends his stay in Brazil this Tuesday (18) with a performance in Curitiba, Paraná.

(c) TMDQA! by Gabriel von Borell