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Tego Calderón performing live, blending salsa and reggaetón on stage, symbolizing Afro-Caribbean musical fusion.

Tego Calderón: The Unsung Pioneer Who Bridged Salsa and Reggaetón

Before Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, or J Balvin infused salsa into reggaetón, Tego Calderón had already laid the foundation. From his groundbreaking album El Abayarde to his historic 2008 performance at Festival de Claridad, Tego redefined genre boundaries while honoring the Black legacy of Latin music. Discover how today’s urbano stars are continuing the cultural work he began.