A Personal Farewell to Willie Colón (1950 - 2026)

    Goodnight to the amazing Willie Colón, who popularized salsa music. His music has indirectly inspired me to make this account. This is my first non-issue post so I hope people understand that this is more of a personal kind of story I'm offering and one that I want to share with the people.

    I was first introduced to his songs, “Oh Qué Será?” and “Cua Cua Ra, Cua Ra,” when I first heard Geordie Greep and his band cover this song back in 2025 (In my first concert). I remember listening to these songs for the first time and being mesmerized by the energy and mood of Colon’s music, even in a language I have never heard of.

    His music, alongside the handful of other albums I was listening to, made me realize that there is amazing music to be found in other genres or countries or groups underrepresented in my music tastes as well as popular culture.

    Without him, this blog wouldn’t have been made, and my relationship with music and with my friends and family would be nowhere near as personal as it is today.

    I know his music is not included in this week’s lineup as I have just learned of his passing but this is my most personal artist recommendation to my readers. His music is proof that people can feel good music, regardless of the barriers that divide us.

Rest In Peace. I will dance to your music till the day we finally meet.