AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...
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WILLIE COLÓN, LEGENDARY NUYORICAN SALSA MUSICIAN, DIES AT 75.(PHOTO).

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 Willie Colón, legendary Nuyorican salsa musician, dies at 75

Willie Colón, the legendary musician and one of the most influential figures in salsa and the Nuyorican movement, died Saturday at age 75, his family announced on social media.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician, Willie Colón. He departed peacefully this morning, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement read. “While we mourn his loss, we celebrate the lasting gift of his music and the memories it created, which will live on forever.”

Born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, in the South Bronx, New York, Colón was of Puerto Rican descent and a true musical polymath—poet, composer, arranger, trombonist, producer, folklorist, and musical director. His grandmother instilled in him a deep sense of Puerto Rican identity and taught him Spanish, a language his parents had largely lost.

Colón began his recording career at 16 with Héctor Lavoe, forming one of the most iconic salsa duos on the Fania label. Their collaboration produced classic tracks like “Calle Luna, calle Sol,” “La murga,” “Ghana’e,” and “Juana Peña.” In 1969, his song “Che ché colé” helped cement Afro-Caribbean rhythms in Latin popular music. Over the years, Colón expanded his style, producing the symphonic salsa ballet El baquiné de los angelitos negros and launching a solo career with albums including The Good, Bad and The Ugly (1976) and Solo (1988). He also introduced Rubén Blades to the recording world and collaborated with him on multiple projects.

Over his career, Colón released more than 40 albums, earning nine Gold and five Platinum Records, selling over eight million copies worldwide. He was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards and also appeared in film and television, including Vigilante, Salsa, and Miami Vice. Beyond music, he was known for his sociopolitical activism and influence in New York’s Latino communities, as well as his love of aviation, boxing, horseback riding, and self-taught studies in physics and business.

Colón fathered four children with Julia Colón Craig and performed his final concert in Puerto Rico on August 9, 2025, in San Juan, with the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ángel “Cucco” Peña. His legacy as a musician, activist, and cultural icon leaves a profound mark on salsa and the Puerto Rican artistic community.


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