PopWillie Colón, Salsa Music Pioneer, Passes Away at 75
Willie Colón, the revered salsa legend, has passed away at the age of 75. His family confirmed his peaceful passing on Saturday morning, though the cause of death was not disclosed. Colón, born in the Bronx with strong Puerto Rican roots, began his illustrious six-decade career as a teenager. He was instrumental in shaping the sound of salsa, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Puerto Rican influences, and collaborated with numerous musical greats, leaving an indelible mark on global music.