Bad Bunny Honors Willie Colon at São Paulo Concert
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón passed away at age 75, with his death confirmed by his longtime manager Pietro Carlos on February 21.
- Bad Bunny paused his São Paulo concert to honor Colón, highlighting his lasting impact on salsa and Caribbean music, and expressing condolences to his family.
- Colón was a pioneering figure in salsa, known for hits like “Ché Ché Colé,” collaborations with Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, and Ruben Blades, and the best-selling salsa album "Siembra."
- Prominent Latin artists, including Ruben Blades and Rauw Alejandro, paid tribute to Colón, acknowledging his influence on their music and Latin culture.
- Fania Records, which signed Col
