MANÁ Launches First-Ever Local Social Impact Initiative as Part of Second Leg of U.S. tour
- MANÁ will donate a portion of proceeds from their México Lindo y Querido tour to chosen local organizations providing need-based services and advocating for structural change in markets. A total of 11 local organizations were chosen, along with four national advocacy and voter registration partners: Latino Victory Foundation, PoderLatinx, Mi Familia Vota and Mamas Con Poder.
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Grammy Award-Winning-Band to Donate a Portion of Concert Proceeds to 15 Local Charities Serving the US Latino Community in Tour Markets
The effort will kick off in September, with a portion of the proceeds from their
"At the heart of MANÁ is the belief that our music can be a vehicle for social good. Our concerts are a celebration of life and hope where all are welcome," said Fher Olvera, lead singer of MANÁ. "Through this initiative, we want to do tangible good in the communities where we perform by highlighting and financially supporting organizations that are striving to help the Latino community."
Early this summer, the legendary band concluded the first leg of the tour, playing 18 sold out shows to over 240,000 enthusiastic fans, who night after night sang at the top of their lungs to hits including "Rayando el Sol," "Clavado En Un Bar," "Mariposa Traicionera," and many more. The tour will resume in
Following is the list of chosen recipients in each market:
Friday, September 1st - 8:30 pm -
Saturday, September 2nd - 8:00 pm -
Friday, September 8th - 8:30 pm -
Saturday, September 9th - 8:00 pm -
The Maite Yuleana Rodriguez Scholarship will be awarded to a student from
Latino Victory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that engages in research, non-partisan civic engagement, strategic communications and leadership development. This is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about Latinos' contributions to
Saturday, September 16th - 8:00 pm -
Wednesday, November 22nd - 8:30 pm -
Border Angels provides humanitarian aid and advocacy to immigrants and refugees at the
Sunday, September 17th - 8:30 pm -
Dreamer Moms is a project of DREAM Big Nevada. They serve
Friday, September 22nd - 8:30 pm -
Saturday, September 23rd - 8:00 pm -
La Mesa Verde is a non-profit organization based in
Friday, September 29th - 8:30 pm -
Green Latinos is an active comunidad of Latino/a/x leaders, emboldened by the power and wisdom of our culture, united to demand equity and dismantle racism, resourced to win our environmental, conservation, and climate justice battles, and driven to secure our political, economic, cultural, and environmental liberation.
Sunday, October 1st - 8:30 pm -
La Casa Norte provides housing, food, and support services to youth and families experiencing homelessness in
Saturday, October 21st - 8:00 pm -
Saturday, October 28th - 8:00 pm -
Mamás con Poder addresses the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families, and we organize to do the following:
- We bring directly to our leaders the experiences of our nation's women and mothers;
- We amplify the voices of women and their problems in the media through all platforms (print media, radio, blogs and others);
- We created a popular movement in the country's capital;
- We put pressure on companies for the fair treatment of women and mothers, and also for them to guarantee the safety of their products.
Sunday, October 22nd - 8:30 pm -
ICC works with the people of Ironbound to identify needs and develop community-based solutions for them. ICC strives to empower people to better control and develop their own lives, families, and community. ICC impacts the lives of Ironbound residents both at the individual and community levels. Whether it's preparing children for kindergarten and life-long success with high quality early childhood education, or negotiating land use with industry and government, ICC's priority is to support the people of the Ironbound with the services, resources, and opportunities they need, want and deserve.
Friday, December 1st - 8:30 pm -
United Farmworkers aims to serve and support farmworkers in
About MANÁ
Considered the most influential Latin rock band in the world, MANÁ began in 1986 when four friends from
MANÁ is one of the highest selling Latin touring acts of all time and has sold millions of copies around the world with 11 albums of original songs along and several live albums and compilations. 4 Grammy Awards, 9 Latin Grammys including 2018- Person of the Year, 23 Billboard Latin Awards are some of MANÁ's many accolades including their handprints on the Hollywood Rockwalk and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making them the first Spanish-language rock band to receive that honor. In 2022, the band began a historic residency at the Kia Forum in
MANÁ's influence spans beyond music. In addition to their social impact program, for 28 years, the Selva Negra Ecological Foundation has been the band's social arm, combining conservation and environmental rescue with social development. Throughout their career, the band has been a vocal advocate for issues impacting their fans around the globe. Earlier this year, MANÁ supported the community of Pajaro after they suffered catastrophic floods. In 2021, Fher Olvera joined as the face of the "We Are Home" campaign calling for a fair and dignified immigration policy for the millions of Latino immigrants living in the US and again with Dr. Anthony Fauci in a call for the US Latino population to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
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