Latin music is rallying around earthquake survivors in Venezuela and Colombia as some of the genre’s biggest names prepare to take the stage for a major international relief effort in Miami.
Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and a wide-ranging roster of Latin performers will appear Sunday at the “Unidos por Los Nuestros” benefit concert at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The event begins at 6 p.m. EDT and will be carried live across several television, streaming and radio outlets.
The fundraiser was first organized in response to the devastating earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Two major quakes hit only seconds apart, leaving thousands dead and creating a humanitarian crisis that continues weeks later.
The mission expanded after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, bringing another wave of destruction to the region. Hundreds of deaths have been confirmed, while large numbers of people remain unaccounted for.
Money raised through ticket sales and viewer donations will go toward emergency assistance as well as longer-term recovery. Planned efforts include rebuilding homes, repairing schools and community spaces, assisting children and providing mental health support.
The Maestro Cares Foundation, founded by Marc Anthony and entrepreneur Henry Cárdenas, will help oversee the funds alongside the Univision Foundation. Relief organizations expected to receive support include All Hands and Hearts, CARE, Global Empowerment Mission, Techo and World Central Kitchen.
For Anthony, the concert continues a history of using his platform to respond to disasters affecting Latin communities. He previously helped raise funds following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.
Sunday’s lineup reflects the range of Latin music itself. Piso 21, Gente de Zona, Elena Rose, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ricardo Montaner, Mau y Ricky and Olga Tañón are among the additional performers, bringing together artists from Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico and beyond.
The event will also feature a large group of television personalities, journalists and celebrities as hosts, including longtime television figure Don Francisco and former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres.
The Colombian connection is especially personal for several artists involved. Feid, who was born in Medellín, has been encouraging his millions of social media followers to support humanitarian organizations responding to the disaster. The earthquake also hit areas with deep ties to Latin music, including Cali, internationally known for its salsa culture.
The need in Venezuela remains equally urgent. Thousands of displaced survivors continue to require shelter, clean water, sanitation and medical assistance, while some families are still searching for missing relatives more than six weeks after the earthquakes.
Other artists have launched separate relief efforts as well. Venezuelan group Rawayana created Fundación El After to assist young people affected by the disaster, while Colombian stars including Shakira, Karol G, Ryan Castro and J. Balvin have used their platforms to promote support for earthquake victims. Metallica’s charitable foundation has also contributed $100,000 toward Venezuelan relief through Direct Relief.
Another major benefit is scheduled for August 23 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, where Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead “A Concert for Venezuela.” Beck, Natalia Lafourcade and Carlos Vives are set to participate, with proceeds supporting earthquake recovery through international development funds.
With musicians from across Latin America joining forces, “Unidos por Los Nuestros” is turning the region’s shared musical culture into a coordinated push for relief. For communities facing years of rebuilding, the concert is designed to keep attention, donations and support flowing long after the headlines begin to fade.
