The singer from Antioquia presents the song 'Lluvia Awoo', recorded in the Obrero neighborhood and which will be performed at his concert in Cali.
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NewsThe Antioquian singer Ryan Castro recorded the video for the song 'Lluvia Awoo' in the emblematic Obrero neighborhood. Photo: Social media. JOURNALIST16.10.2026 15:10 Updated: 16.10.2026 15:10
Ryan Castro, the Colombian artist who has conquered the Latin urban scene with two nominations for the 2026 Latin Grammys, joins forces with Puerto Rican salsa legend Eddie Santiago to present 'Lluvia (Awoo)', a new version of the iconic 1986 hit that marked an era in romantic salsa. The collaboration, which fuses the essence of the original version with Castro's characteristic urban sound, is being released at a key moment for the Antioquian artist, who this very Saturday, October 17, will perform the song live for the first time during his highly anticipated concert at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali. Ryan Castro at the Salsa Museum in Cali. Photo: Social media. A classic that transcends generationsOriginally released in 1986, 'Lluvia' became one of the most representative songs of Eddie Santiago's career and an undisputed benchmark of romantic salsa. Almost four decades later, Castro takes up this classic with the support and participation of Santiago himself, bringing a new perspective to a song that has connected with different generations. READ ALSO A fan of the original song for years, Castro preserves its recognizable melodies and romantic spirit, while incorporating contemporary elements that connect his reggaeton roots with salsa rhythms. Despite its new production, 'Lluvia (Awoo)' maintains the romanticism and emotional charge that characterized Santiago's original performance. Ryan Castro is known for the spectacular nature of his stage productions. Photo: ProvidedCali as a symbolic settingThe music video was recorded at the iconic Salsa Museum, located in Cali's Obrero neighborhood, a space linked to the city's salsa history. Recognized as one of the great world capitals of salsa, Cali offers a meaningful setting for this collaboration, connecting the Puerto Rican roots of Santiago's original recording with Colombia's passion for the genre. The choice of this setting is no coincidence: Castro will perform 'Lluvia (Awoo)' live for the first time in the same city where his music video was recorded, closing a symbolic circle between the audiovisual production and the performance at the Pascual Guerrero. READ ALSO Castro's foray into salsaAlthough Castro has established himself as one of the leading figures of Latin urban music, 'Lluvia (Awoo)' is not his first foray into salsa. In 2024, he paid tribute to the legendary Héctor Lavoe, known as 'El Cantante', with 'El Cantante del Ghetto', a slow-tempo salsa about heartbreak that was part of his debut album. The following year, Castro continued exploring the genre with 'Amor Material', a collaboration with renowned producer and pianist Sergio George. Metrocali has three exclusive routes available for Ryan Castro's concert in Cali Photo: ProvidedA year of accoladesThe release comes in a year of great achievements for Castro, who received two nominations for the 2026 Latin Grammys in the categories of Best Urban Performance for 'La Villa' and Best Urban Music Album for 'Omerta', his collaborative project with J Balvin. With 'Lluvia (Awoo)', Ryan Castro and Eddie Santiago celebrate the enduring vitality of salsa, giving new life to a classic that transcends generations, genres, and audiences. The collaboration connects the rich tradition of romantic salsa with today's urban sound, presenting this emblematic song to a new generation of listeners without losing the emotion that made it a classic. Demolitions of apartments affected by the earthquake. Photo: Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter.
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