A Pillar of Salsa: Artists React to the Death of Willie Colón

Willie Colón, emblematic trombonist, composer, and interpreter of salsa classics such as 'Idilio' and 'Gitana', and architect of great hits with Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, passed away this Saturday at the age of 75 due to health complications in a New York hospital.

The most emblematic songs of Willie Colón that marked the history of salsa

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Who was Willie Colón, the icon who marked the history of salsa?

The salsa world is in mourning. This February 21, the death of Willie Colón was announced, one of the most influential artists in the history of the genre and a key figure in the New York salsa movement. The musician, trombonist, and producer was 75 years old.

Rubén Blades prayed for Willie Colón hours before his death was confirmed

Willie Colón's death generated an immediate reaction in the Latin music world, especially from his colleague and collaborator Rubén Blades, who the day before had reported that the artist was urgently admitted to a hospital in New York for an apparent respiratory problem.

Willie Colón, the trombonist who ended up conquering salsa with his voice and his lyrics

“He redefined salsa practically on his own as a movement and lifestyle,” with that phrase, Fania Records describes William Anthony Colón Román, better known artistically as Willie Colón, the singer-songwriter, producer, trombonist, and trumpeter who passed away this Saturday at 75 years old.

Respiratory Complications? One of the Hypotheses for Willie Colón's Death

The world of salsa is in mourning today, February 21, the day William Anthony Colón, better known as Willie Co..., died at the age of 75.

Willie Colón, emblematic salsa musician and interpreter of icons like 'Idilio', dies

The legendary salsero Willie Colón, trombonist and composer of classics like Idilio and El gran varón, died at the age of 75 in New York. A key figure in salsa alongside Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, he leaves an indelible legacy in Latin music.

Willie Colón Dies, Emblematic Musician and Performer of Salsa Icons like 'Idilio'

The legendary salsero Willie Colón, trombonist and composer of classics like Idilio and El gran varón, died at 75 in New York. A key figure in salsa alongside Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, he leaves an indelible legacy in Latin music.

Heartbreaking: Relatives revealed UNEDITED video of Yeison Jiménez with his wife and children

Through Yeison Jiménez's official social media, his family and work team have honored his memory and legacy.

Touching: This was the message that Yeison Jiménez's daughter and wife sent to Maluma after the 'adventurer's' death

Yeison Jiménez passed away on January 10, 2026, in a plane crash that occurred in the town of Romita, Boyacá, and his absence is still felt among his fans, colleagues, and family.

Aria Vega speaks out about her controversy with Altafulla: 'I find it very strong'

The controversy between Aria Vega and Altafulla added a new chapter after the singer decided to publicly respond to the statements of the winner of La casa de los famosos Colombia, who days earlier spoke about the estrangement between them and the musical theme they recorded together and never saw the light of day.

Bad Bunny confirms his first concert in Asia: it will be in Tokyo

Bad Bunny continues to expand his global impact. The Puerto Rican artist was announced as the protagonist of the next edition of Billions Club Live, Spotify's concert series that recognizes artists with songs that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform, and the event will mark his first official concert in Asia, with Tokyo as the venue.