Willie Rosario and his strong opinion on Bad Bunny’s foray into salsa

‘Mr. Afinque’, Willie Rosario, spoke about what the salsa songs released by Bad Bunny have generated.

The most recent album by the renowned international artist Bad Bunnytitled ‘I should have taken more photos’continues to lead global music charts on multiple platforms. This album pays special tribute to the Puerto Rican identity and fuses Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including plena, one of the traditional genres of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico, home of iconic salsa figures such as Hector Lavoe and Frankie Ruizinspired the urban singer to connect with his roots. In the song ‘Nuevayol’, Bad Bunny It makes a clear reference to salsa, while in songs like ‘Baile unforgettable’ and ‘Lacambio’ it incorporates this emblematic musical rhythm.

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What did Willie Rosario say about Bad Bunny in salsa?

Willie Rosariolegendary timbalero and orchestra director, has been a pillar of salsa for decades. Given the impact generated by Bad Bunny’s new album, the veteran musician expressed his opinion, highlighting the connection that this work has with Puerto Rican musical traditions.

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Known as ‘Mr. Afinque’, Willie Rosariowho recently turned 100 years old, used his social networks to thank and congratulate Bad Bunny for his work. “I heard Bad Bunny’s recording, I have to congratulate him and thank him because those who always think that salsa is in decline, this recording has brought all his young fans to listen and raise interest in dancing to it. Last Friday I played at Watusi (Santurce) and I noticed a young audience enjoying my music,” said the legendary salsa singer.

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In addition, Willie Rosario highlighted that Rauw Alejandro He is going down that same path, which is why he said that the new generation salseros are going to have many opportunities. “So be it if it is God’s will. Oh!!! Wow!!!“, exclaimed the renowned salsa musician.

Bad Bunny and his salsa song that is trending on YouTube

Despite having been released 5 days ago, ‘Unforgettable Dance’ by Bad Bunny It ranks first in global music trends on YouTube. In addition, this salsa song already has more than 12,500,000 views on the aforementioned music platform.