In the Spring of 2008, this mega performer and composer released his new album, “PA’LANTE”. It is a historical recording where he joins forces with some of the greatest musicians, ranging from a collaboration with salsa’s best (Celia Cruz, Víctor Manuel, Issac Delgado, Oscar De León, Gilberto Santa Rosa in “Los Campeones de la Salsa”), Papo Lucca (“Fue La Música”), Alberto Plaza (“Pa’lante”). The album also includes two landmark duets: One with Oscar D’León ( “Lo Que Esta Pa’ti”) and another with Daniela Mercury (“Hay Amores”). And, of course, one song of hope and relief for the millions of people that for one reason or another have to live in exile (“13 de Julio- El Mar Nos Une”). It is a topic that is of special interest to Willy and a song he especially dedicates to Cubans in and out of their country.
In “PA’LANTE”, Willy Chirino once again fuses different American, Latin and Brazilian rhythms with social and political messages, love songs, and, above all, songs of optimism, full of that feeling that he is so passionate about and that has become his enormous flag during his lifetime.
