Legacy of Fonseca
Artists and genres Fonseca directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
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Willie ColónartistWilliam Anthony Colón Román was an American salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sang, wrote, produced and acted. Colón was a pioneer of salsa music and a best-selling artist in the genre, having been a key figure in the beginnings of the New York City scene associated with Fania Records. He was also noteworthy for having assumed the gangster image in his album covers before it was culturally popular. From the 1980s on, he was at times deeply involved in the politics of New York City. His hit songs include "Aguanilé" with Hector Lavoe, "Tiburón", and "El gran varón".
Diego TorresartistDiego Antonio Caccia, known as Diego Torres, is an Argentine pop singer and actor. His music is generally categorized as Latin pop, tropical, and rock and roll. He is a member of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the son of the Argentine icon Lolita Torres.
GreeicyartistGreeicy Yeliana Rendón Ceballos, known mononymously as Greeicy, is a Colombian actress and singer.
Cali & El DandeeartistCali & El Dandee are a Colombian Latin pop and urbano music duo, consisting of brothers Alejandro Rengifo (Cali) and Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee). They started their career in 2008 and have been together since. Besides singing, Dandee is also active as a producer. He co-produced Luis Fonsi's major hit "Despacito".
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