No stage. No crowd. Just music — and the mountains.

In a stunning act of artistic expression and environmental reverence, Colombian musician César López brought his message of peace and harmony to an unlikely audience: the wildlife of the Chingaza National Park. Surrounded by mist-covered peaks and the quiet rhythm of nature, López performed a concert in the heart of the Andean wilderness, among the spectators, the wild animals that call the park home.

Known for turning weapons into instruments—most famously the escopetarra, a rifle transformed into a guitar—López has long used music as a tool for peace and healing in a country scarred by decades of conflict. This latest performance was both symbolic and sincere: a call to protect Colombia’s natural heritage, listen more closely to the land, and honor the silent beauty of the wild.

Chingaza, just outside Bogotá, is a protected area of immense ecological importance. It is home to spectacled bears, deer, tapirs, and hundreds of bird species. It’s also a source of fresh water for millions. But like many natural spaces, it faces threats of deforestation, climate change, and human encroachment. López reminds us that music isn’t just for people — it’s for the planet. And sometimes, the most powerful concerts happen without applause.

Correspondent Michelle Begue witnessed this hauntingly beautiful performance and brought us the story.