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Urban Salsa Music Pioneer Willie Colón Remembered at New York Funeral

The Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, and activist died last month at age 75.

Bad Bunny Breaks Super Bowl Halftime Show Viewership Record

The global superstar's performance captivated a record 4.67 billion viewers worldwide.

Bad Bunny Sets Global Viewership Record for Most-Watched Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

The performance reached 4.157 billion views, becoming one of the most dominant global entertainment moments in Super Bowl history.

Salsa Legend Willie Colón and Vallenato Icon Jorge Celedón Captivate Audiences in Sold-Out Concerts

The historic collaboration between the two Latin music giants showcased the power of cross-cultural fusion.

Legendary Salsa Musician Willie Colón Dies at 75

The iconic New York trombonist and singer helped define the salsa genre and amplified the Latin community's voice through his music.

Salsa Pioneer Willie Colón Dies at 75, Leaving Polarizing Legacy

The unapologetically pro-police, MAGA-supporting musician was a founding father of the salsa genre.

Willie Colón, salsa music pioneer, dies at 75

The Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer and activist was known for his socially conscious lyrics and collaborations with artists like Rubén Blades.

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

The Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, arranger and singer was a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist.

Salsa pioneer Willie Colon dies at 75, family confirms

Willie Colon's death marks the end of a six-decade career that helped shape modern salsa music and bring Latin sounds to a global audience

Bad Bunny Pays Tribute to Salsa Legend Willie Colón at São Paulo Concert

The Puerto Rican superstar honored the late musician during his performance in Brazil.

Salsa Pioneer Willie Colón Dies at 75

The South Bronx bandleader helped take the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.

Salsa Legend Willie Colón's Decades-Long Billboard Chart History

The trailblazing Nuyorican musician forged a Billboard chart legacy spanning over 40 years.

Legendary Nuyorican salsa icon Willie Colón dies at 75

The Puerto Rican musician was a pioneering force in the salsa and Nuyorican music movements.

Salsa Legend Willie Colón Dies at 75

The Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner was a renowned musician, actor, and social activist.

Salsa Legend Willie Colón Dies at 75

The trombonist, arranger, and producer was a towering figure in the genre.

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

The Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, arranger and singer was known for his socially conscious salsa music.

Bad Bunny Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 After Super Bowl Halftime

The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter's 'DtMF' single climbs to the top of the chart following his Super Bowl LX performance.

NYC Sees Massive Toilet Flush Spike After Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Puerto Rican rapper's performance led to a 300,000+ increase in simultaneous toilet flushes compared to the previous year's Super Bowl.

Republicans Demand Investigations Into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

GOP lawmakers claim the Spanish-language performance contained "pure smut" and "explicit displays of gay sexual acts".

AOC Mocks GOP Outrage Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show

The progressive Democrat razzed the president and Republicans amid fury over the Puerto Rican superstar's Spanish-language set.

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