US EditionLegendary salsa musician Willie Colón dead at 75, family says on social media
- On Saturday, Willie Colón's family confirmed the salsa musician died at 75 in a social-media announcement.
- Receiving medical attention for respiratory complications, Willie Colón was under care as the Puerto Rican artistic community asked for prayers on Friday.
- His discography shows over 40 albums, nine Gold and five Platinum records, eight Grammy nominations, and he introduced Rubén Blades to the recording industry.
- Colón's activism and endorsements meant his sociopolitical activism matched his musical renown and his endorsement was coveted among New York politicians, while his stage remarks resonated in Latino neighborhoods.
- Born April 28, 1950 in the South Bronx, William Anthony Colón Román began musical training early and last performed in Puerto Rico on August 9, 2025 with the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Born in the Bronx in a family of Puerto Rican origin, he was one of the main figures of this musical genre. He was 75 years old.
Trombonist Willie Colón, a historical figure of salsa born in New York in 1950, died on Saturday 21 February, announced his family in a publication on social networks.
By The Associated Press Willie Colón, architect of the urban salsa nominated to Grammy and social activist, he died on Saturday at age 75. His career extended for decades in which the thrombonist, composer, arranger and singer, produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with great artists and groups, such as the Fania All Stars, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, David Byrne and Celia Cruz. His celebra…
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75.Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the Fania All Stars, David Byrne and Celia Cruz.His celebrated collaboration with Rubén Blades, “Siembra,” became one of the be…
Latin music has manifested its pain at the death at 75 years of Willie Colón, the emblematic trombonist, composer and performer of iconic salsa themes such as 'Idilio' and 'Gitana'.
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