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‘I’m not a quitter!’ Rubén Blades, the salsa supremo who acted with Jack Nicholson, inspired Bad Bunny – and served as Panama’s tourism minister

As he prepares to play the UK, the 25-Grammy-winning musician (and Harvard law graduate) looks back on his astonishing journey from the barrios of Panama City to global stardom

The Guardian - UK

Dolly Martinez, TLC's'My 600-Lb Life' Alum, Dead at 30

Dolly Martinez, who appeared on TLC's My 600-Lb. Life, has died at 30, according to statements shared by her family over the weekend. Her death was confirmed by her sister, Lindsey Cooper, who posted the news on Facebook after first asking supporters to pray as Martinez was hospitalized and "fighting…

Latin Times

Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón to be remembered at New York funeral

Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón

The Independent UK

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Willie Colón obituary

New York-born Puerto Rican trombonist, singer, bandleader and exponent of salsa credited with nearly 40 albums

The Guardian - UK

Bad Bunny pays tribute to 'one of the legends' who defined Latin music after icon's death

Bad Bunny heaped praise on salsa legend Willie Colón hours after his death.

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Willie Colón was an explosive energy source who took salsa into the stratosphere

With his gangster image, Colón ruffled the feathers of the musical establishment, but thrilled millions of fans as he displayed the raw rhythmic possibility of salsa

The Guardian - UK

Bad Bunny leads tributes to pioneering salsa icon Willie Colón

Salsa pioneer Willie Colón passed away over the weekend and is being remembered as one of the greats by Bad Bunny.

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Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died

The Independent UK

‘One of the legends’: Bad Bunny joins tributes to US salsa pioneer Willie Colón

Puerto Rican rapper speaks at concert of Colón’s influence after trombonist, vocalist and composer dies aged 75

The Guardian - UK

Rubén Blades Mourns Willie Colón, His Historic Collaborator and Salsa Visionary

If there was one collaboration that changed the history of Latin music, it was that of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. On Saturday, the legendary Panamanian artist mourned the death of the New York–born composer, singer, trombonist, and producer, bringing a somber close to days of growing concern following Colón's…

Latin Times

Willie Colón, salsa singer and musician, dies aged 75

The musician’s family announced his death in a post on Facebook

The Independent UK

Willie Colón, Salsa Innovator Who Redefined Latin Music, Dies at 75

William Anthony "Willie" Colón Román, the pioneering salsa musician, composer, trombonist and cultural force whose work helped propel Latin music onto the global stage, died on February 21, 2026, at 75 years old. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media, noting that Colón passed away…

Latin Times

‘People want to hear music that’s real’: Why salsa is back in the spotlight

IN FOCUS: From US No 1 albums by Bad Bunny to viral DJ sets by Gia Fu, the 1970s Latin party genre is having a moment. Kate Hutchinson speaks to Fu, Nathy Peluso and more about how salsa has bubbled up from the club underground and into the charts

The Independent UK

Rauw Alejandro's 'Cosa Nuestra' Album: A Fusion Of Classic And Modern Sounds

Explore Rauw Alejandro's 'Cosa Nuestra' album, a fusion of traditional Puerto Rican music with modern influences and collaborations, reflecting his pride i...

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Rauw Alejandro on Puerto Rico, salsa and working with Pharrell on his new album

Last year, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro was in outer space with “Playa Saturno.”

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