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Marc Anthony, Chayanne to headline benefit concert for Venezuela, Colombia quakes
Marc Anthony, Chayanne to headline benefit concert for Venezuela, Colombia quakes
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Luis Fonsi and others will perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16 to raise money for earthquake relief in Venezuela and Colombia, Hindustan…
The Story in Brief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Luis Fonsi and others will perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16 to raise money for earthquake relief in Venezuela and Colombia, Hindustan Times reports. Proceeds will support rebuilding homes, schools and mental health services. The June 24 quakes in Venezuela killed at least 6,300 people, and a July 7.4 quake in Colombia killed 181.
The concert, titled 'Unidos por Los Nuestros', will be livestreamed; donations can be made via QR codes and text. Funds will be administered by Anthony's Maestro Cares Foundation and the Univision Foundation. Organisers include Cárdenas Marketing Network and PIMIENTO Entertainment.
The Indian Opinion
The usual cynicism about celebrity charity, that it is mere virtue signalling, misses the point: established relief groups like World Central Kitchen are on the ground. Equally, the narrative that only certain disasters get global attention is real; Venezuela's continued need often fades from headlines. This concert forces a rare moment of sustained focus. The measure of success will be transparent use of funds for rebuilding, not just the star power.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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