Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and other artists launch “Marea Viva” effort to support Chocó after earthquake

Artists including Juanes and Alejandro Sanz are among the public figures participating in a new relief campaign called “Marea Viva,” organized to help rebuild in Colombia’s Chocó region following an earthquake, Billboard reported on Aug. 29. The initiative, described by Billboard as an effort combining public-facing momentum with rebuilding support, is positioned as a broad music-community response rather than a single benefit event.

Billboard’s report framed the campaign around providing assistance to communities affected by the quake in Chocó. The story did not specify, in the information provided here, the exact locations within Chocó that will receive priority support, the funding target, or the timelines for reconstruction work. As with many disaster-response projects in the entertainment sector, the next steps are likely to involve detailed distribution plans through the partner organizations and charities implementing the on-the-ground rebuilding.

In separate coverage tied to Latin music programming and industry recognition, Billboard also reported that Amazon Music plans to honor the legacy of Juan Gabriel. The tribute was described as a platform-led commemoration, reflecting how major streaming services increasingly use curated programming, releases, and public features to mark the anniversaries or enduring impact of major artists.

Billboard further reported that Eladio Carrión received the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Inspira Award. The Inspira Awards are presented by the nonprofit organization to recognize Latinx talent and contributions, and the selection of Carrión adds to the span of music creators highlighted by the foundation in its cultural programming.

Taken together, the announcements point to a parallel track in Latin music culture: direct community assistance in the wake of natural disasters, and ongoing institutional and platform attention to legacy, awards, and the continuing visibility of established and emerging artists.

For audiences, the practical effect of “Marea Viva” will depend on how the campaign channels resources, including whether donations are directed to vetted rebuilding partners and what public reporting is used to track outcomes. For industry observers, the Amazon Music and Inspira Award items underscore how recognition and platform curation remain closely connected to broader cultural memory, from tributes to award-year programming.