Uvalde Victim Honored, Social Initiative – Billboard

Juan Botero

Maná launched a local social impact initiative as part of the second leg of her México Lindo y Querido tour. According to a press release, the iconic Mexican rock band will donate a portion of the tour proceeds to 11 local organizations providing need-based services and four national voter registration and advocacy partners, including the Latino Victory Foundation, Poder Latinx, and My Family Votes. And strong mothers. LiveNation will also contribute to the donation in select markets.

“At the heart of MANÁ lies the belief that our music can be a vehicle for social good. Our concerts are a celebration of life and hope, where everyone is welcome,” said Feher Olvera, MANÁ’s vocalist. “Through this initiative, we want to do tangible good in the communities in which we work.” In it, by highlighting and financially supporting organizations that strive to help and financially support the Latino community.”

Additionally, Manna – consisting of Olvera, Alex Gonzalez, Sergio Valin and Juan Calleros – will donate a portion of the proceeds from their shows in Texas to the Mighty Juliana Rodriguez Scholarship offered by Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Rodriguez, the 10-year-old victim of the Rupp Elementary School shooting, dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. Manna has worked extensively to support marine life in Mexico through his Selva Negra Foundation. The scholarship fund, established by his mother, Ana Coronado, provides opportunities for young Latinos to pursue their educational dreams.

Coronado was at the San Antonio concert over the weekend, where she was invited to meet the group backstage and then accompanied Mana on stage when the band performed “The Cuckoo Clock,” which Olvera wrote inspired by the loss of her father. “Mayte, this is for you,” Mana captioned a video of the heartfelt moment shared on social media. Watch it below: