Willie Colón

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

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-25

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

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·Ecuador· 2026-02-25

Willie Colón, quien se consolidó como uno de los artistas más relevantes, dejó una huella imborrable con más de 32 álbumes grabados.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-24

Willie Colón is a renowned trombonist and musician who had a significant impact on salsa music.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-02-24

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

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-24

Willie Colón was a renowned musician and considered the creator of urban salsa.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-02-23

Willie Colón is a legendary musician from El Bronx who revolutionized and popularized salsa music worldwide.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-02-22

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

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón, a historical figure in salsa music, passed away on February 21, 2023.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-02-22

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

El Comercio·Peru· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a pivotal figure in the salsa music movement, known for his innovative sound and collaborations.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a composer of major salsa hits and is considered a legend of the genre.

O Globo·Brazil· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a prominent figure in the salsa music scene and passed away at the age of 75.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón performed a concert in Limón, Costa Rica, during the 1970s, showcasing his unique salsa music.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a renowned musician and influential figure in salsa music who passed away on February 21 at the age of 75.

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·Honduras· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was an iconic salsa musician whose absence is deeply felt in the music community.

El Comercio·Peru· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a renowned salsa singer who was arrested in Medellín in 1985 during a concert.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a trombonist and salsa music pioneer who died at the age of 75.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-02-22

American salsa legend Willie Colón died on Saturday at age 75, according to a statement from his family.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a central figure in the consolidation of salsa as a musical expression and urban narrative.

El Comercio·Peru· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a prominent musician in the salsa genre and had a long-standing rivalry with Rubén Blades.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a prominent salsa artist known for his influential music and collaborations.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-22

Willie Colón was a prominent salsa musician known for his contributions to the genre and his collaborations with other artists.

Público·Portugal· 2026-02-22

Willie Colon was a historical figure in salsa music who passed away at the age of 75.

Le Monde·France· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday aged 75.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón was a prominent salsa musician known for his significant contributions to the genre.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón was a legendary salsa musician known for his contributions to the genre and his impact on Latin music.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón, the iconic trombonist, composer, and performer, passed away on February 21, 2026.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-21

Willie Colón is known for his influential partnership with Rubén Blades in the salsa music genre.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-21