With great sadness and profound respect, we note the passing of Willie Colòn, a giant of Latin music and an architect of the genre known around the world as salsa.
Over the years, Afropop Worldwide has been priveleged to showcase the music and wisdom of this towering artist, particularly through the superb reporting by our colleague and producer Ned Sublette. Here are a few of the features we have been presented in the past. We send condolences and deep thanks to all who knew and loved Willie.
Radio Program: Live Latin Extravaganza
This classic episode features Afropop Worldwide’s original live recordings of stellar artists Joe Arroyo (Colombia) in London, Paulina Tomayo (Ecuador) in Quito, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (Cuba) in New York, Los Van Van (Cuba) in Havana, and Willie Colòn in New York.
Radio Program: Riqueza del Barrio: Puerto Rican Music in the United States
“Riqueza del Barrio,” produced by Ned Sublette explores Puerto Rico’s distinctive cultural identity as expressed through flavorful music.
Interview: Fania Records In the Reissue Era: An Interview with Bruce McIntosh
Interview: A Conversation with Juan Flores on Puerto Rican Music in the U.S.
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