Latin music lost one of its guiding lights yesterday. Eddie Palmieri died at age 88. He was a respected musician who was considered one of the architects of Afro-Caribbean dance music or salsa. NPR ...

Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, ...

Rafael Ithier, founder of the emblematic salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died at age 99. The pianist, composer and arranger — who served as the orchestra's longtime musical director — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Latin music has grown and evolved since its introduction to American culture. From salsa to reggaeton, Latin genres have inspired ...

Willie Colón, one of the most celebrated and influential figures in Latin music history, died Saturday at the age of 75. His death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Pietro Carlos, in a Facebook ...

Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75. Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced ...