Danny Ocean Rallies Aid for Venezuela on European Tour & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Categoria: Musica
Plus, Toñita receives the Key to Brooklyn, Becky G celebrates Seattle soccer culture and more.
Por Billboard | 04/07/2026
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Danny Ocean Turns European Tour Into Venezuela Aid Effort Amid the crisis caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Danny Ocean announced he will move forward with his scheduled European festival tour while transforming each stop into an opportunity to mobilize aid for his home country. Through his social media, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter has called on fans to help raise funds for organizations already working on the ground. “If you have the ability to help, we have joined forces with World Central Kitchen, which is already in Venezuela providing food and support to affected communities, and with Hogar Bambi, who are offering assistance to children impacted by this catastrophe,” said Ocean . “Any contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference.” Related How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Venezuela (Updated) View this post on Instagram Toñita Gets the Key to Brooklyn at Toñita Fest, Guaynaa Pops Up as Surprise Performer Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani attends Toñita Fest 2026 in Williamsburg on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office. Brooklyn’s beloved Puerto Rican matriarch Toñita got a well-deserved moment in the spotlight at the third annual Toñita Fest on Sunday (June 28) in Williamsburg, where Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso presented her with the Key to Brooklyn. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was also on hand to honor her with “Bandera Viva,” an original artwork inspired by the Puerto Rican flag created by Bronx-born designer Edwin Reyes. The free street festival — centered around Toñita’s legendary Caribbean Social Club, now celebrating 52 years — brought a full day of music, DJs, dominoes and community programming, with performances from Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano, Anónima Orquesta and The Salsa Project, plus a surprise appearance by Guaynaa. “For 52 years, Toñita has been an icon for this city,” Mamdani said during the ceremony, praising her for building “a sense of community” and belonging for Nuyoricans across the five boroughs. He also used the moment to spotlight solidarity beyond the block, acknowledging both Puerto Rico’s ongoing water crisis and the recent earthquakes in Venezuela — noting that comedian Angelo Colina was on-site with a booth to support Venezuelan relief efforts. Between the honors, the lineup and the surprise guest, the day stood as a joyful celebration of Boricua culture and community resilience in New York. View this post on Instagram Becky G Celebrates Seattle Soccer Culture With Community-Designed ’12th Player’ Kit Becky G is bringing music, soccer and community together. The Mexican-American star served as global ambassador for Lenovo’s Your Club Your Canvas