The legendary salsero mixed music with activism for much of his life. Learn about Willie Colon's ties to politics and ...

We’re taking some time to remember salsa legend Willie Colón, who died last month at the age of 75. When Colón joined us back ...

Called “one of the most esteemed and singular-voiced alto saxophonists in jazz” by Downbeat Magazine, Miguel Zenón will make ...

Salsa music is deeply ingrained in Latine culture, and on this episode we explore its roots and the sounds that preceded it.

The news of Willie Colón’s passing at 75 hit hard Saturday morning. Those of us of a certain age remember the defiance of the ...

On February 21, the world of Latin music lost one of its most important architects. Willie Colón passed away, leaving behind ...

HAVANA TIMES – Our featured artists today are Willie Colon (Trombone and Vocal) & Hector Lavoe (Vocal) from Puerto Rica with ...

Willie Colón, a salsa music legend and pioneer of Latin American music, has died. He was 75. Colón’s family announced his ...

His first album, 1967’s El Malo, sold over 300,000 copies, and Colón later became one of the best-selling salsa artists of ...

By styling himself after mobsters and blaxploitation characters early in his career, Mr. Colón, the legend of salsa music who died on Saturday, crafted an everlasting image.

Salsa legend, Willie Colon, has died at age 75. Colon was a key part of salsa's development in the 1970's as an instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.

The salsa icon and Nuyorican pioneer’s bold trombone sound and landmark collaborations helped define a generation of Latin music.