# Willie Colón

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Junkshop Jukebox #135: RIP-ping Yarns (7/03/2026)

Intro: One More Night – Can        Land of 1,000 Dances – Wilson Pickett (2:29) Time is Tight – Booker T & the MGs (3:22) Soul Man – Sam and Dave (2:38) On Broadway – The Cookies (2:00)  Peace on Earth – Ebo Taylor (7:43) You Can’t Sit Down (Pts 1 & 2) – Phil Upchurch Combo (4:14) …

RIP Willie Colón

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the salsa legend Willie Colón, who died February 21, 2026, at the age of 75. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: …

Beyond Bad Bunny: Explaining the deeply entangled traditions of Puerto Rican music and politics

The longer version:  If you’ve found your way to a podcast inspired partly by Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and haven’t yet seen it, be sure to check it out so you can understand the full context of our conversation with José. And if you also missed the controversy swirling around the perf…

The complicated legacy of Willie Colón

We're remembering Willie Colón, the pioneering Nuyorican trombonist who was a key figure in the rise of Fania Records and New York-based salsa. Marisol Negrón, author of Made in NuYoRico: Fania Records, Latin Music, and Salsa’s Nuyorican Meanings, joins Rebecca to discuss Colón's contributions, col…

XHM #787 - "Fener mascelle" (2026 May 04)

May the fourth be with you! Despite a new Star Wars film on the horizon this month, we'll go with an Ennio Morricone score to a 1979 space film that apparently has an influence on The Mandalorian & Grogu. Prepare yourselves for L'Umanoide or A Man in Space. 01. Lisa Dalbello: Something's Happenin…

The Swap Meet 1 March 2026

Sunday the first of March: J & K are back on deck for The Swap Meet. Turns out it was a good day to be born - Oliver Sain, Willie Mitchell, Norman Connors and Harry Belafonte all blew out candles on this date, so naturally we pay our respects. We also took a moment to celebrate some fifty-year anni…

2. Real and Pretend Gangsters

In the mid 1960s, young musicians Joe Bataan and Willie Colón are quickly owning the boogaloo scene in East Harlem and the Bronx. The problem—Morris Levy, the mob boss who owns hit-making labels, is one of the few routes to stardom. Bataan and Colón have to figure out how to avoid Levy, while proje…

Episode 34: DJ El Niño - P.R. Parade Anthems Mix (Puerto Rico, P.R. Parade, P.R. Festival, 100%, Frankie Ruiz, Tego Calderon)

🇵🇷 P.R. Parade Anthems Mix brings together Puerto Rican party breaks, classic samples, and crowd-favorite sounds for parades, festivals, block parties, and every Boricua celebration.From reggaetón and hip-hop to salsa, this mix moves through music that belongs at full volume during the festivities.…

Marc Quiñones: The Music, The Legends & The Life Lessons

Grammy-winning percussionist Marc Quiñones has played alongside some of the biggest names in music—including Tito Puente, Willie Colón, Rubén Blades, Spyro Gyra, The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, and The Doobie Brothers. In this episode of Absolute Albatross, Marc shares incredible behind-th…

RA.1053 Public Service

A New York summertime block party in all of its glory. New York City has had an epic few months. From clinching a milestone NBA Championship title, to Mayor Mamdani rolling out affordable housing and fixing potholes, to World Cup fever, the summer of 2026 has (for the most part) been a rush of ela…