The earthquake that shook Colombia on August 10 not only left material damage and affected communities. It also opened a space for solidarity, and Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz decided to bring that concern to the stage with his music.
Cruz announced that part of the proceeds from his “Sigo en Pie” tour will be used to support victims of the earthquake and communities hit by the crisis that Tolima is going through. The initiative is carried out in alliance with the Association of Food Banks of Colombia (ABACO).
The proposal will arrive in the New York area on Friday, October 2, when the artist performs at 8 pm at the Colden Auditorium, in Flushing, Queens, as part of his tour of the United States.
The New York date takes on special relevance for the Colombian community in the region, while Cruz turns a musical tour into a platform to draw attention to those trying to rebuild their lives after the emergency.
“At a time when my country is experiencing the pain and devastation caused by the recent earthquake, while my land, Tolima, is also suffering the terrible effects of the drought, I want to express my solidarity in the way I know best: through music,” says Cruz.
The announcement coincided with the release, on August 21, of “4 Vasos y 1 Florero”, a collaboration with the Uruguayan musician Cardellino and the second single from Fragmentos, the Colombian’s eleventh studio album, scheduled for September.
The song, described as a “21st century bolero,” explores relationships, self-esteem and the so-called “mirror theory,” which invites us to look inward and recognize how our own decisions influence what we experience.
But in the current context of Colombia, the title “Sigo en Pie” takes on another meaning.
“Part of the proceeds from this tour will go to a food bank that will support communities affected by these two different but deeply connected crises. Sigo en Pie is about moving forward, but also about helping others find the strength to get back on their feet.”
With more than two decades of experience, six Latin Grammy nominations and 10 published albums, Cruz will bring to Queens a tour that combines songs, memory and solidarity. The concert on October 2 at the Colden Auditorium is part of an American stage that will run from September 24 to October 14.
For many Colombians in New York, it will be an opportunity to listen to music from their country and, at the same time, remember that after a tragedy there is also another way to get back on your feet: helping.
For more information and ticket sales: www.santiagocruz.co.
