The Latin music world has lost a musical master with the passing of Rafael Ithier, the legendary founder, pianist, and musical director of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Known universally as “El ...

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died over two ...

Rafael Ithier, the legendary founder, pianist, composer and arranger of the world-renowned salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died. He was 99. The orchestra confirmed Ithier’s death on ...

The legendary salsero mixed music with activism for much of his life. Learn about Willie Colon's ties to politics and ...

NEW YORK CITY -- Iconic Nuyorican salsa musician and activist Willie Colón has died at 75, his family announced in a Facebook post. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our ...

Rafael Ithier, leader of the salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 99. The news was confirmed by an attorney for the Ithier family, Víctor Rivera, to ...

American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.