Wilson “Saoko” Manyoma will never be forgotten: “Hey, I’m talking to you from prison”

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“The prisoner”, played by Manyoma, not only became a radio success, but was also adopted by the dancers and the media as an anthem of salsa in Colombia. Authors like Sergio Santana and Octavio Gómez have recognized the importance of this piece, considering it an indisputable referent of the genre. Colombian music is in mourning, in the early hours of this Friday, February 21, the death of Wilson Manyoma Gil, artistically known as “Saoko”, was co…

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“Wilson is remembered with all the affection of the world... A hug for his family and a heartfelt condolences for all the followers of music, it is a very sad day,” said Julio Ernesto Estrada “Fruko”. “I would like to send a hug to the entire Manyoma family, a family of artists. Wilson leaves us a shining legacy of excellent interpretive quality. In his voice is the façade of Fruko and Sus tesos with the song ‘El Preso’, said exclusively for ROL…

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A Festival with Legend Name: Wilson ‘Saoko’ Manyoma TuBarco News The Cali World Salsa Festival 2025 will pay tribute to one of its biggest legends. News Cali. Cali, the world capital of salsa, pays tribute to one of its greatest exponents: Wilson Manyoma Gil, known artistically as Wilson ‘Saoko’. His departure leaves a void in Latin music, but his legacy will remain alive in every salsa chord that resonates in the city. In recognition of his inv…

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At the age of 73, Wilson Manyoma, known artistically as “Saoko”, died. The name of the artist will be recorded in the history of the Colombian salsa. The brother of the singer Henry Manyoma confirmed his death in an interview with Caracol Radio. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the early hours, his relatives found him bloody and without vital signs. The artist was already suffering from health breaks. At first, he had injuries in the column du…

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Colombian singer Wilson Manyoma, renowned for his impressive voice in salsa music and for his legacy in the orchestra Fruko and his Thessos, died Thursday in Cali, his hometown, at 73 years of age. The news was confirmed by his record label, who deeply regretted the loss of the artist. “Today the salsa is in mourning. Wilson Manyoma left us, the unmistakable voice that immortalized ‘El Preso’ and marked an era with Fruko and his Thess. His overw…

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Wilson Manyoma, a renowned Colombian salsa singer, died at the age of 77 due to health complications resulting from a recent fall. His musical legacy spans 55 years of career, during which he was part of ‘Fruko and his Theses’. Throughout his career, Manyoma recorded more than 300 songs and composed 70 original songs. Following his death, artificial intelligence has made a review of his most remembered songs. Heading the list is ‘El impreso’, on…