This week’s uplifting Latin music news includes a major Colombian earthquake-relief concert, a streaming milestone for Maná and a free hometown show for Elvis Crespo.

– Colombia: Voces por la Vida will take place in Bogotá on 23 August to raise rebuilding funds after recent earthquakes, with Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, Greeicy, Eladio Carrión and many others participating; Karol G will join via livestream through her Con Cora Foundation.
– Maná has become the first Latin act featured in Apple Music’s Rediscovered series, performing a new Spatial Audio version of “Oye Mi Amor” more than 30 years after its original release.
– Elvis Crespo will headline the free finale of the 2026 Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach Pavilion on 6 September, marking a homecoming for the New York-born merengue singer.