2025 Playing For Change Foundation Impact Awards Honor Marley Family, Juanes, Anitta

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The Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) is set to host its 2025 Impact Awards, an event celebrating music, philanthropy, and the ability to create meaningful change worldwide. Scheduled for March 15, 2025, at Miami’s Rubell Museum, this prestigious evening will honor The Marley Family, Juanes, and Anitta for their outstanding contributions to humanitarian efforts and cultural impact. The event promises to be a star-studded affair, followed by an exhilarating after-party at Superblue Miami.

The Marley Family, led by Cedella Marley and Rohan Marley, has continued Bob Marley’s legacy of unity and positive transformation through various global initiatives. Their leadership in the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation has empowered communities across the globe, emphasizing education, healthcare, and social development.

Recognizing their contributions, the iconic music producer and Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell, will present them with the award. This honor further cements the Marleys’ unwavering commitment to using music as a catalyst for change.

Cedella Marley expressed gratitude, stating that the award is a testament to their belief in music as a powerful force for unity. Rohan Marley reinforced this sentiment, emphasizing how music has always been an integral part of their lives and a tool for breaking barriers across cultures. Their lifelong dedication to humanitarianism and community-building continues to inspire millions worldwide.

Colombian superstar Juanes is also being recognized for his philanthropic leadership through Fundación Mi Sangre, an organization he co-founded in 2006. His foundation has worked for nearly two decades to empower communities across Colombia by fostering leadership, social entrepreneurship, and life skills development. The initiative has impacted over two million lives, nurturing a new generation of changemakers committed to peacebuilding and social justice.

Juanes acknowledged the profound impact of art in shaping society and expressed his gratitude for the recognition. He emphasized that music and cultural representation have been powerful forces in his mission to build a more just and peaceful Colombia. He also dedicated the award to his team and co-founder Catalina Cock, recognizing their joint efforts in creating lasting social change.

The 2025 Impact Awards will also honor Anitta, the Brazilian pop sensation, for her dedication to education and youth empowerment. Through her support of Instituto Playing For Change in Cajuru, Curitiba, Anitta has contributed to initiatives that provide music education and cultural opportunities to underprivileged communities.

According to Playing For Change co-founder Whitney Kroenke Silverstein, Anitta’s commitment to social change through music makes her a perfect recipient for this award. Her ability to bridge cultural gaps and promote inclusivity through music education is a testament to the far-reaching influence of artists in shaping a better world.

The event will feature an exciting lineup of performances, headlined by Skip Marley, a testament to the family’s enduring musical legacy. Other performances will include Young Musicians Unite (YMU), Hip Hop Kidz, and the Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk, known for his innovative fusion of funk, Latin, and electronic music.

Cimafunk’s high-energy performances have captivated global audiences, and his upcoming album, Pa’ Tu Cuerpa (2024), is set to further solidify his reputation as a trailblazer in contemporary Cuban music.

This year’s awards have garnered support from major partners, including Capital One Entertainment, Tiffany & Co., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Jockey, and SPIN Magazine. These sponsors share PFCF’s mission of leveraging music to foster meaningful global change, further supporting initiatives across 90 locations in 26 countries.

For nearly two decades, Playing For Change Foundation has played a vital role in uplifting youth through music and the arts, particularly in communities facing economic hardships. The foundation’s programs span diverse locations, including Uganda, Morocco, Brazil, the United States, and beyond, providing cultural and educational resources to underprivileged communities.

As the 2025 Impact Awards approach, this event stands as a testament to the power of music in shaping a more unified and compassionate world. The Marley Family, Juanes, and Anitta continue to prove that artistic influence, when paired with a commitment to humanitarianism, has the potential to drive transformative change across borders.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit playingforchange.org/impact-awards-2025.

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