Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Maná becomes the first Latin act to perform for Apple Music's Rediscovered series, and Elvis Crespo returns to NYC for a free concert.
This week in Latin music news, a significant event took place in Colombia to support earthquake relief efforts. Colombia: Voces por la Vida, led by Ocesa Colombia's Luz Angela Castro, brought together a star-studded lineup of artists, including Maluma, Kris R, Miguel Bosé, Greeicy, Silvestre Dangond, Eladio Carrión, Draco Rosa, Sebastián Yatra, TIMØ, Pedro Capó, Manuel Turizo, Juan Duque, and Karol G (via livestream).
The initiative quickly grew into a collective effort involving Ocesa Colombia, MOVE Concerts, Páramo Presenta, CMN, Villalón Group, Diomar García Eventos, and many others, aiming to raise funds for the country's rebuilding efforts at Bogotá's Vive Claro Distrito Cultural. Meanwhile, in the United States, Maná joined Apple Music's Rediscovered series, featuring a new version of their iconic hit "Oye Mi Amor" recorded in Spatial Audio at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles.
Additionally, Puerto Rican Grammy-winning merengue star Elvis Crespo will headline the free Labor Day Weekend Finale at Orchard Beach Pavilion in New York City, celebrating his hometown and bringing merengue energy to the city that holds a special place in his heart.
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