{"id":2106662,"date":"2026-08-22T15:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2106662"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:34:02","slug":"karol-g-maluma-more-unite-for-colombia-earthquake-relief-more-uplifting-moments-in-latin-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2106662","title":{"rendered":"Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments,\u00a0<\/em>Billboard\u00a0editors highlight\u00a0uplifting moments\u00a0in Latin music. Here\u2019s what happened in the Latin music world this week.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\t\tKarol G, Maluma, Grupo Niche, Sebasti\u00e1n Yatra & More Will Join Colombia: Voces por la Vida in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n\tThe Latin music industry is coming together to support communities affected by recent earthquake events. On Sunday (Aug. 23),\u00a0\u201cColombia: Voces por la Vida\u201d\u00a0will bring together artists, promoters, companies and media partners at Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Vive Claro Distrito Cultural to raise funds for the country\u2019s rebuilding efforts.<\/p>\n

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\n\tLed by Ocesa Colombia\u2019s Luz Angela Castro, the lineup includes Maluma, Kris R, Miguel Bos\u00e9, Greeicy, Silvestre Dangond, Eladio Carri\u00f3n, Draco Rosa, Sebasti\u00e1n Yatra, TIM\u00d8, Pedro Cap\u00f3, Manuel Turizo, Juan Duque and more, with Karol G joining via livestream through her Con Cora Foundation. More artists are expected to participate. The initiative quickly grew into a collective effort involving Ocesa Colombia, MOVE Concerts, P\u00e1ramo Presenta, CMN, Villal\u00f3n Group, Diomar Garc\u00eda Eventos and many others.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tMan\u00e1 Becomes First Latin Act Featured in Apple Music\u2019s Rediscovered Series\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tMore than three decades after its release on their groundbreaking \u00bfD\u00f3nde Jugar\u00e1n los Ni\u00f1os?<\/em>, Man\u00e1 has become the first Latin act featured in Apple Music\u2019s Rediscovered series. Fronted by Fher Olvera, the band \u2014 comprised of drummer Alex Gonz\u00e1lez, guitarist Sergio Vall\u00edn and bassist Juan Calleros, with additional backup members \u2014 performed a new version of \u201cOye Mi Amor\u201d at Apple Music Studios in L.A.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe session, recorded in Spatial Audio and released exclusively on Apple Music, celebrates one of Man\u00e1\u2019s most recognizable hits while adding another milestone to the Mexican band\u2019s legacy. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, four Grammy Awards, nine Latin Grammys, and 10 No. 1s on Billboard<\/em>\u2018s\u00a0Hot Latin Songs\u00a0chart, the band continues its Vivir Sin Aire Tour across the U.S. and Latin America. Man\u00e1\u2019s performance joins recent Rediscovered sessions from Goo Goo Dolls, Norah Jones, Estelle, Ne-Yo, Billy Idol and Third Eye Blind. Watch their performance below. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\tElvis Crespo Will Headline a Free Labor Day Celebration in the Bronx\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tElvis Crespo is returning to the Bronx for a hometown celebration.\u00a0The Puerto Rican Grammy-winning merengue star will headline the finale of the 2026 Bronx Summer Concert Series on Sept. 6 at Orchard Beach Pavilion. The free, family-friendly event will run from 1-5 p.m. ET and close out the borough\u2019s annual summer concert series.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cPerforming in New York City, where I was born, makes this moment meaningful,\u201d Crespo said in a statement. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to bring the energy of merengue back to the city that will always be part of who I am.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tBronx Borough president Vanessa L. Gibson added, \u201cFrom salsa and\u00a0\u00a0merengue to freestyle and Caribbean sounds, this concert series reflects the vibrant\u00a0energy and diversity that define our borough. We are also thrilled to welcome the legendary Elvis Crespo for our Labor Day Weekend finale and invite everyone to join\u00a0us as we close out another unforgettable summer in the Bronx.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tZZK Records Brings \u2018Onda Latina\u2019 Back to Venice Beach\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tZZK Records \u2014 the indie Latin American electronic music label and cultural platform \u2014 is bringing its Onda Latina dance night back to Los Angeles on Sept. 10 at Townhouse Venice. The lineup will feature an evening of deep Latin sounds from Argentine producer Chancha V\u00eda Circuito, Mexico-born, Amsterdam-based DJ and broadcaster Coco Mar\u00eda, and ZZK\u2019s own El G, who will close out the night with a DJ set.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe event continues ZZK\u2019s mission of spotlighting adventurous Latin electronic music, digital cumbia and folkloric sounds for L.A. audiences. Since relocating to the city in 2019, the label has hosted more than two dozen events featuring artists from 11 countries, helping connect the region\u2019s underground scenes with new audiences. Buy tickets here.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tD Smoke and Drezz Celebrate Women With Sultry \u201cMujeres\u201d\t<\/h2>\n

\n\tD Smoke and Drezz, who perform together as the Los Angeles-based Afro-Latin duo\u00a0STA-BN (short for \u2018Sta Bien), released \u201cMujeres\u201d on Friday (Aug. 21). The bilingual, mid-tempo track blends a sultry groove with lyrics celebrating women, individuality and connection across cultures. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cMujeres is not only an ode to womankind, but a celebration of the individual woman, uniquely powerful and special,\u201d D Smoke tells Billboard<\/em>. \u201cIt champions she who, amidst a crowd, maintains her center and her protects own original energy.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tThe song marks another cross-cultural release from the Grammy-winning artist, who continues to bridge English- and Spanish-language sounds through his music. Listen below.<\/p>\n

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