Willy Rivera

Willy Rivera is a renowned Peruvian salsa musician who gained prominence in the 1990s. Known for his powerful voice and engaging performances, he has contributed significantly to the salsa scene in Peru. Following the death of Willie Colón, Rivera reflected on Colón’s immense influence as one of the first representatives of Afro-Cuban music and the evolution of salsa, highlighting Colón's iconic collaborations and his commercial vision that changed the genre.