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February 22, 2026
What Was the Secret Behind Willie Colón's Success? Julio Correal Responds
The music industry said goodbye to a great this Saturday, February 21. 'El Malo del Bronx,' Willie Colón, passed away in a New York hospital, surrounded by his family, in the morning hours.
TL;DR
- Willie Colón, a prominent salsa musician, passed away in New York.
- He was known for hits like ‘El Gran Varón’, ‘Talento de televisión’, and ‘Idilio’.
- Colón was a key figure in the salsa movement, signing with Fania Records in 1965.
- His collaborations with Rubén Blades and Héctor Lavoe, such as ‘Pedro Navaja’, are considered milestones.
- Julio Correal described Colón as a great salsa activist whose work projected the genre globally.
- Correal emphasized Colón's discipline and dedication as examples for new generations of salsa artists.