Salsa is more than dance music. For Latino communities in the United States and the world, it’s a soundtrack of identity, ...

The musician’s farewell at St. Patrick’s Cathedral brought together fans from several generations who recognize his role in ...

The 1965 album recorded in Cuba, entitled Las Maravillas de Mali, is a gem of its time, a showcase for Maïga’s early ...

Willie Colón's service blended solemn tradition with the celebration of a life that transformed Latin music. He was ...

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died on Feb.21 ...

Willy Chirino, a South Florida music legend and Grammy winner, will return to the stage Saturday night for a special concert<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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

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 ...

Performances in N.Y.C. His “Baile Inolvidable” has sparked a surge of interest in salsa dancing and brought in a younger generation. “It’s been positively contagious,” a teacher said. Jodi ...

Puerto Rican rapper speaks at concert of Colón’s influence after trombonist, vocalist and composer dies aged 75 Tributes have poured in from stars including Bad Bunny for Willie Colón, the pioneering ...

Salsa has known more than its share of star vocalists and virtuoso instrumentalists. But among the artists who defined the rich, layered specificity of its sound was Willie Colón, who died on Feb. 21.