Respaldo Presents ‘Let’s Sing for Mental Health’ Song Festival

As part of World Mental Health Day (October 10), Respaldo continues its tradition of organizing events to raise awareness about mental health in the community. This year, Respaldo is hosting a song festival titled ‘Let’s Sing for Mental Health’.

Music, especially singing, has numerous benefits for mental well-being, including:

• Stress Reduction: Singing lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
• Social Connection: Singing together strengthens a sense of group unity.
• Self-Expression: It provides a sense of security and encourages creativity.
• Endorphin Boost: Singing releases happiness-inducing hormones.
• Breathing and Focus: Singing requires control over breathing, promoting concentration and calming effects.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Hilton Aruba Ballroom, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM. A nominal entrance fee will be charged, and tickets will be available exclusively via Pay.aw.

The performers will be accompanied by the All-Star Band led by Danny Koolman. Participating artists include:

• Esher Heyliger – So Sick (Ne-Yo)
• Lie-Sjenka Croes – Oh Happy Day (Edwin Hawkins)
• Yona Heyliger – I Who Have Nothing (Cynthia Erivo)
• Judith Croes – Nos tin cu separa (Magic Sound)
• Klark Lopez – In the Stars (Benson Boon)
• Roy Kelly – Ai Se Eu Te Pego (Michel Teló)
• Wesfalia Lopez – 200 Copas (Karol G)
• Rudhny Dirksz – My Way (Frank Sinatra)
• Josmaira Stein – Lo Pasado, Pasado (José José)
• Joanna Dirksz-Angela – Como la Flor (Selena)
• Keanu Wever – Caribbean Queen (Billy Ocean)
• Rosana Croes – Con los años que me quedan (Gloria Estefan)
• Orsine Wanga & Michael Scharn – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now (Starship)
• Robert Koolman – To Love Somebody (version by Nando Chirino)
• Jennyfer Geerman – Wow’i Kariño (Izaline Calister)
• Jerusha Donato – No me queda más (Selena)
• Jouline Croes – Confieso (Kany García)
• Myroukshilane Toms – No llega el olvido (Jenni Rivera)
• Maroeschka Cornelie – La Rebelión (Joe Arroyo)
• Al Arens – Piano Man (Billy Joel)

Respaldo thanks the Aruba community for its ongoing support and invites everyone to join in the fight for greater mental health awareness.

Courtesy of: ClickItAruba