Colombian electronic music label Mammboh Rhythms has announced ‘UNITED FOR COLOMBIA’, a special 32-track VA charity bringing together artists from across the international electronic music circuit in support of communities affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Colombia this week.
Out now, the compilation sees artists from across techno and the wider underground electronic music scene donate music to a collective fundraising effort, with 100% of proceeds from the release going towards verified organisations providing humanitarian assistance and relief to communities affected by the disaster.
The main priority will be supporting communities in Chocó, one of the areas most affected by the emergency and one of Colombia’s most underserved regions. Funds will also support verified organisations in Pereira and Cali, alongside a dedicated fund for Colombian artists and producers who have lost their homes as a result of the disaster.
To ensure full transparency, Mammboh Rhythms will publish weekly updates detailing the total funds raised, how they are allocated and transfer receipts for each verified organisation, sharing these directly with its community and media partners.
The initiative was created by Sons Of Hidden & Serge Andre, the Medellín-based live artist and founders of Mammboh Rhythms, in response to the earthquake and its impact across Colombia. With deep roots in the Colombian electronic music community, the project sought to use the international network surrounding the label and its artists to create something immediate and tangible in support of those affected.
The compilation features contributions from Sons Of Hidden, Serge André, Advanced Transistor, Maōh, Pōnky, Obscure Shape, Isaiah, Lars Huismann, Brennen Grey, Fixon, William Arist, Fresko, Farceb, Frazi.er, Laurel, Janein, Gustavo Bassani, Floam, Hemka, Aöcram, EJA, Milo Novikov, Deluka, Ricardo Garduno, ALNA, QV, Azogiař, Praxys, Red Noise, Krubim, Sepian, Shakti (COL) and Milena Adamis.
The project arrives at a moment when Colombia is facing a significant humanitarian crisis following the earthquake, with communities across the country dealing with loss, displacement and the immediate need for assistance. For Mammboh Rhythms, the compilation represents an opportunity to turn the international reach of electronic music into direct support for those affected.
Sons Of Hidden: “This is one of those moments when, as a community, we show the values that have been built into the foundations of our movement. It’s time to come together for those who need it most today. Let the music never stop, because it hasn’t always been about celebration, it has also been about resistance.”
Serge André: “As artists, I believe we have a social responsibility. The people around us have played an important part in shaping who we are and where we stand today. In moments like this, I feel we have a responsibility to raise our voices and use the power of our platforms and our reach to support and stand alongside our people. Art has always been a force for change, a form of resistance and a revolutionary movement. Now is the time to use that power for something greater than ourselves.”
With artists contributing music from across different countries, backgrounds and corners of the electronic music world, UNITED FOR COLOMBIA is ultimately built around a simple idea, that music can become a vehicle for solidarity when it matters most. UNITED FOR COLOMBIA is available now via Mammboh Rhythms here.
One community. One purpose. One rhythm. Scan the QR code to donate directly, or head to Bandcamp to purchase the VA, with all proceeds going towards earthquake relief in Colombia.
UNITED FOR COLOMBIA.
TRACKLIST:
Sons Of Hidden & Serge André – Quetzal
Advanced Transistor – Origen
Maōh – Rainborne
Pōnky – Zoom
Obscure Shape – Don’t Ask Me
Isaiah – Cohesion
Lars Huismann – Whisper
Brennen Grey – Sacrifice The Body
Fixon – Mundo Nuevo
William Arist – Ambal
Fresko – Awake
Farceb – Reverso
Frazi.er – Zapped
Laurel – Magnetico
Janein – Lost Frequency
Gustavo Bassani – Over Thinking
Floam – La Flor De Los Deseos
Hemka – Discord
Aöcram – Holobionte
EJA – Kumo
Milo Novikov – Gratitude
Deluka – Rise Again
Ricardo Garduno – Mexican Rhyme
ALNA – Close Encouter
QV – Carne y Hueso
Azogiař – Modelo Clasico
Praxys – Scapular
Red Noise – Salt Eyes
Krubim – Inner
Sepian – Inua
Shakti (COL) – IAR2107226
Milena Adamis – Cave