Christian Castro

By Jonathan Patrick Over beds of pillowy instrumentals and trim percussion, Mexican pop singer Cristian Castro’s delicate voice soars. Pulling from disparate sources — from alternative rock to ’80s pop to traditional Latino music — Castro’s songs speak mostly about romance and its complications, glimpsing love through a wistful, rose-colored haze. Maturing from teen sex symbol to pop phenom to statesman, Castro is capable of rendering a spectrum of emotional colors through nuanced vocal maneuvers and careful intonation. While he’s been on a descent of late, Castro’s live performances consistently breathe life into old favorites like "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" (I Will Never Forget You), “Por Amarte Si” (For Loving You So) and "Mañana." Catch Castro live at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. Tickets start at $50. For more information, visit majestic.dallasculture.org.