RIP Willie Colon

[eclo]

One of my absolute favourites.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/willie-colon-salsa-icon-dead-obituary-1235520661/

 

[MamboJazz]

I just found the same sad news.

Willie Colón, trombonist and salsa music pioneer, dies aged 75

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

www.bbc.com

 

[Abayarde]

Hasta Luego, Willie... - DJ Javier - Febrero 21, 2026 - Homenaje Musical para Willie Colon​

Octava Radio (91.1FM) Santa Juanita, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Octava Radio - Salsa De La Mata! - DJ Javier
* Hasta Luego, Willie... *
February 21, 2026 - 1:45pm-10:45pm Atlantic Time

Our Musical Homage available here:
OctavaRadio.Mixlr.com/recordings/3041508

 

[AguaDulce]