Latino stars wage war against landmines

“There’s artistry to spare in contemporary Latin music. There’s passion and spontaneity and an exquisite sense of momentum that, against all odds, continues to push the genre forward — years after Ricky Martin ceased to live la vida loca and the so-called Latin music explosion came to an abrupt halt in this country.

The vitality of Latin music was apparent throughout the Colombia Sin Minas benefit concert Wednesday at the Gibson. Perhaps because it favored an unplugged, somewhat improvised format, the performances underscored the caliber of such heavyweights as Colombian pop rocker Juanes, Spanish heartthrob Alejandro Sanz and vallenato modernizer Carlos Vives.

The sold-out show benefited Colombia Sin Minas, an organization that helps the young victims of the many land mines that guerrilla fighters have spread in the countryside of the South American nation.”

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