The musical legacy of Willie Colon came to life again at the Puerto Rico Fine Arts Center, where his son, Miguel Colonstarred in an emotional tribute to the renowned salsa singer during the concert “Symphonic Idyll: The Music of Willie Colón”.
The presentation took place last Saturday, September 19, and brought together music, memories and emotion in a night dedicated to celebrating the career of the artist, who died on February 21, 2026, at age 75.
Miguel Colón took the stage to pay tribute to his father, in a participation that moved the audience and allowed them to revive part of the repertoire that made Willie Colón a fundamental figure in salsa.
The show was under the direction of the maestro Ángel “Cucco” Peñaaccompanied by symphonic arrangements that sought to recreate the energy and essence of the last concert that Willie Colón offered while he was alive in Puerto Rico.
The evening also allowed us to remember the impact of Willie Colón’s music beyond Puerto Rico and his influence on several generations of salsa lovers.
The participation of his son, Miguel Colón, added an especially emotional component to the concert, while the public accompanied this tribute to one of the most recognized figures of the genre with applause and emotion.
