Salsa

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.

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A new feature film documenting the life of Grammy-winning pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri is currently in production. Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Omar Acosta, the movie explores Palmieri's role in revolutionizing salsa and Latin jazz. Set in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx from the 1950s to the 1980s, it highlights his contributions to amplifying Puerto Rican voices.