Willie Colón

Willie Colón

artist Puerto Rico

Willie Colón is a legendary salsa musician, composer, and bandleader, often referred to as one of the pioneers of the salsa genre. He produced Rubén Blades' iconic album 'Maestra Vida,' which has become a classic in Latin music and was recently celebrated in a concert at the Lincoln Center.

Born on Apr 28, 1950 (75 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
84,077
Power
896$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 3 9.00 0.52% +10% 4,314,768 24,720 $76,000 435$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.17% +10% 10,847,910 20,861 $89,000 171$
Uruguay 1 9.00 0.16% +0% 3,473,730 5,713 $54,000 89$
Ecuador 1 9.00 0.17% +10% 17,643,060 32,783 $108,000 201$
Totals 6 36,279,468 84,077 $327,000 896$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Willie Colón is portrayed as a legendary figure in salsa music whose influence has persisted over generations. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Una carta, un trombón y el tiempo

Ecuador Ecuador: Willie Colón was a significant presence in the author's life, providing a musical connection through various stages of personal growth. 9

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: César Ricaurte: Willie Colón: la ciudad, la memoria, el ritmo | Columnistas | Opinión

Panama Panama: Willie Colón irrumpe en el escenario, exultante y recuperado, demostrando su relación particular con Panamá. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: ​El Trombón que se hizo Istmo

Colombia Colombia: Willie Colón was a renowned musician and a significant figure in the evolution of salsa music. 9

El Tiempo: ‘La generación joven no ha vivido lo suficiente como para realmente saber o comprender’

Peru Peru: Willie Colón's death has shaken the Latin music world, with colleagues mourning his legacy as one of the architects of salsa music. 9

El Comercio: Willie Colón murió: Iconos de la Fania se despiden del 'Malo del Bronx': “La salsa está de luto”