User:Willie Panama

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 Willie Panamá (born William L. Duguid) is a Panamanian musical artist.  A star that seems to have it all:

appearance, personality, poise, confidence and stage presence. To watch him live as he improvises and spontaneously spark the ambience, will turn any viewer into a participant. Willie was born in the barrio of Calidonia and takes a lot of pride in his Spanish West Indian Cultural Heritage calling himself the original Ragamofin de la Salsa. Willie has performed background vocals with well known artists. In addition he has guest performed with Oscar D León, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Los Van Van de Cuba, DLG, Jose Alberto El Canario, Antonio Miles Pena, Andy Montanez , Boby Cruz and Richie Ray, Romy Rick, Luigi Texidor, Los Gatos Negros del General. Willie was a background vocalist at the Salsa Festival in New York City performing for the first time in 2000 in the Madison Square Garden along with Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri,, Son by 4, Oscar D León, Michael Stuart, Tony Vega, Tito Nieves, Herman Olivera, Tito Puente jr, Domingo Quinones. Willie’s ambition in the realm of show business will not be denied. He has assembled a host of show business credits through the years; namely his performance as a bodyguard for the Oscar winner Denzel Washington in the film “Malcolm X” directed by the legendary Spike Lee, The film “Any Given Sunday” Directed by the celebrated Oliver Stone as a standing extra for the Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, and the film “Chat” directed by Robert Seone. This singer, songwriter, musician and actor started his solo career in 2003 Performing for the first time in Europe for the Celebration of the Centennial of Panamá, Willie took the stage next to Camilo Azuquita. Willie Panamá has been performing in concerts and festivals along with great artist like Gilberto Santa Rosa, Don Omar, La Orquesta de La Luz, La Puerto Rican Power, Tito Nieves ,Azucar Negra, Luís Perico Ortiz, La Sonora Ponceña, Tommy Olivencia Orquesta, La Orquesta Carruseles de Colombia, Tony Vega, La Orquesta Fruta Nueva. Willie Panamá continues to perform throughout Europe in countries like Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France. Willie Panama is a recording invited artist to such producers like Alberto Barros that produced hits such as Valio La Pena for Marc Anthony, Dante Vargas producer and director of La Orquesta Carruseles de Colombia and also for The Cat Band. Willie Panamá is part of The Tributo a la Salsa Colombiana performing the Rap in Spanish and Jamaican for the hit song “La Palomita“ which is getting a lot of attention as a crossover song. Willie Panamá was awarded El Premio Estrella 2007 by the Facundo Rivero Performing Arts in Miami. This year Willie Panamá is going to present his new production. Be ready .