Nelly Furtado Bids Farewell: The End of an Era in Music

I’ve absolutely loved my career!

For more than 25 years, Nelly Furtado has been rocking the pop world! The Canadian singer has left an imprint on an entire generation with her undeniable anthems such as Promiscuous and Maneater, which became the soundtrack to countless wild nights.

After touring the globe and delivering hundreds of performances across four world tours, Nelly Furtado has decided to turn the page on her live-scene career.

A Thank-You Message

It was so much fun to embrace this opportunity.

On Instagram, the singer took the time to write a long message filled with gratitude to her fans who supported her at every stage of her remarkable journey.

“Twenty-five years ago today, my debut album Whoa, Nelly! was released. In the first photo I’m 20, about to perform my first show as a professional artist at Lilith Fair. I wandered into a shop called ‘Original’ on Queen West in Toronto and bought this pink dress and a pair of glittering platform shoes to perform in. It was so meaningful, and my artist self felt so refreshed. Twenty-five years later, my music has reached a whole new generation of fans, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Back in 2000, I remember hoping that a kid would dust off the Whoa, Nelly! vinyl someday in a record store, and I think that was cool or inspiring, so I could never have guessed there would be so many new ways to discover ‘old’ music in 2025! Having so many people rediscover my music has been surreal and joyful. It was so much fun to accept this opportunity, to go back on stage, and to witness up close the enduring power of good music. It truly convinced me of magic,” she says, with nostalgic warmth.

Petite mise au point: Nelly Furtado ne dit pas adieu à la musique, mais bien à la scène! L’artiste a confirmé qu’elle continuera d’écrire et de composer, même si les tournées, elles, sont désormais chose du passé.

«Tout cela mis à part, j’ai décidé de m’éloigner de la performance dans un avenir prévisible et de poursuivre d’autres efforts créatifs et personnels qui, selon moi, seraient mieux adaptés à cette prochaine étape de ma vie. J’ai énormément apprécié ma carrière, et j’aime toujours écrire de la musique, comme je l’ai toujours vue comme un passe-temps que j’ai eu la chance de faire carrière. Je vais m’identifier comme compositeur pour toujours. Je suis reconnaissante pour toutes ces années de plaisir, de communauté et d’émerveillement. Gratitude infinie à tous ceux qui ont déjà écouté et vibré avec ma musique et assisté à l’un de mes spectacles. Je t’aime et tes cœurs ouverts. Je remercie profondément tous ceux qui ont travaillé si dur pour m’aider à réaliser mes rêves pop au niveau créatif et organisationnel. Je remercie tous mes brillants collaborateurs et fidèles champions. Je souhaite aussi, à la nouvelle génération d’artistes, de nombreuses années de performance fructueuse et passionnée. La deuxième glissade, c’est moi à Berlin cet été, je comprends enfin ce que signifie recevoir des fleurs. Merci et bonne nuit! Nelly», conclut-elle.

A Real Revelation

Revealed in the early 2000s with the global success of I’m Like a Bird, she quickly captivated audiences with her unique blend of pop, folk, R&B, and world influences.

A multilingual artist and proud of her Portuguese roots, Nelly Furtado has explored a multitude of styles and languages, all while staying true to her authenticity and her distinctive artistic signature.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Nelly Furtado now enjoys a well-deserved rest, away from the spotlight.

And you, which Nelly Furtado song still has you singing at the top of your lungs?

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