Bio - english.

 Willie Panamá (born William L. Duguid) is an international musical artist. A star that 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 Panama’ 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. Willie 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, Richie Ray, Romy Rick, Luigi Texidor, Los Gatos Negros del General, The Orquesta La Sonora Carruseles of Colombia Emmanuel, La Orquesta Nueva Impresión, The Cat Band , La Pachanga de Pamir,

On Sept. 9, 2000 Willie was a background vocalist at the 25th New York Salsa Festival performing among the best in the world such as the Queen Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri,, Son by 4, Oscar D León, Michael Stuart, Tony Vega, Tito Nieves, Herman Olivera, Pete el Conde Rodriguez, Tito Puente jr, Domingo Quinones, Jerry Medina, Marc Quinones, Frankie Morales, and The Tito Puente Orquesta .
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 Academy Award 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 Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, the film“Chat” directed by Robert Seone and his performance in the film “Engaging” directed by Actress and producer Angelique Mone’t . This singer, songwriter, musician, 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 Sergio George, Oscar D Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Don Omar, Alfredo De La Fe’, La Orquesta La Luz, The Puerto Rican Power, Tito Nieves, Azucar Negra, Luís Perico Ortiz, La Sonora Ponceña, The Tommy Olivencia Orquesta, The Orquesta La Sonora Carruseles of Colombia, Tony Vega, The Fruta Nueva Orquesta. Willie Panamá continues to perform throughout Europe in countries like Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France. Also we include Mexico, Curazao, Argentina as the other countries toured .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 The Orquesta La Sonora Carruseles of Colombia and The Cat Band and also for Recording and Producer Jazz artist Russel Blake. 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 has been receiving an overwhelming amount of attention as a crossover song As part of the Tributo a la Salsa Colombiana Willie has shared the stage with Alberto Barros, Diego Galé, Joe Arroyo, Wilson Saoko, Gabino Pampini, Luis Flores, Tommy Ruíz, Saulo Sánchez, Charlie Cardona, Cali Alemán, Aylen Rodriguez, Moncho Santana, Andy Caicedo, Daniel Silva, Willy Garcia, Javier Vasquez and Diego Moran. Willie Panamá was awarded by the Organization Facundo Rivero Performing Arts in Miami, The Star Award 2007. Willie Panama’ performed at The Festival House for The Cannes Film Festival 2008 in France.
Willie Panamá received a recognition from The Ambassador of Panama’ in France and The Consul of Panama’ in Napoli, Italy for his participation at The Cannes Film Festival 2008. Willie Panama’ receive the credit for his musical contribution in the song La Palomita in the Tribute to the Colombian Salsa of Alberto Barros, who receive the Gold Record in the Latin Market for 2009.
 
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