Blades shared an expanded tribute on his website and remembered Colón as a close friend, collaborator, and 'titan of salsa' ...

The world is mourning the Nuyorican icon, including his collaborators and those who have been inspired by him ...

If there was one collaboration that changed the history of Latin music, it was that of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. On ...

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

Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than ...

Willie Colón, the iconic salsa trombonist, composer and producer who helped define the Nuyorican salsa movement, has died at 75.

Willie Colón, a trombonist, bandleader, composer, and key architect of salsa music, has died. His family confirmed the news ...

The music titan, who made more than 40 albums, died on Saturday. These recordings show how he shaped the genre ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Singer-songwriter Ruben Blades is joining Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel to perform the Panamanian’s salsa opera “Maestra Vida,” along with more than 140 musicians and ...

4 Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Plays Panamanian singer Rubén Blades helped shape the New York salsa scene in the 1970s, and he’s been keeping people dancing ever since. The 12-time ...

The trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and producer from the Bronx helped shape the sound of salsa. By Ed Morales A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with ...

An eclectic array of musicians will gather in New York to celebrate the pianist’s legacy. Five collaborators and admirers discuss his experiments, artistry and generosity. By Ed Morales Tonya Pinkins ...