Willie Colón
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
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 7,911 | $25,000 | 20$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,904,608 | 7,911 | $25,000 | 20$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Honduras:
Willie Colón is set to participate in the opening of the Premios Juventud.
7
United States:
Willie Colon was mentioned in the context of discussing Aaron Rodgers' potential farewell tour.
5
Peru:
Willie Colón is mentioned as a significant figure in salsa music, influencing young DJs.
8
Venezuela:
Soledad Bravo has performed alongside Willie Colón from the United States.
7
Peru:
Melcochita compartió tarima con leyendas como Willie Colón.
9
Venezuela:
Willie Colón is a prominent salsa musician and political activist of Puerto Rican descent.
8
Spain:
Willie Colón is a renowned trombonist known for his contributions to salsa music and his influence on Rauw Alejandro's work.
9
United Kingdom:
Willie Colón is mentioned as a collaborator with Celia Cruz, showcasing her on the same level as male artists.
7
Venezuela:
Willie Colón produced the original recording of Maestra Vida.
8