Salsa

Neutro Shorty’s album El Disco de Salsa has been voted the favorite new music release of the week in a Billboard poll. The Venezuelan artist’s salsa project earned 75 percent of the votes. It outperformed new tracks and albums from several other artists including Olivia Rodrigo.

February 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Legendary musician Willie Colón, pioneer of urban salsa, died at 75 in a New York hospital from respiratory and cardiac complications. His family confirmed the news, emphasizing his eternal legacy in Latin music. Colón, of Puerto Rican origin, left an indelible mark through collaborations with Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades.