Watch: Dozens of trombones play at pioneering salsa musician's funeral
Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.
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Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.
Hundreds of trombonists bid farewell to Willie Colón at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, playing his iconic songs in a massive tribute following his death at 75 due to respiratory complications.
Family, friends, and fans gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York to honor Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music, who passed away at 75. The funeral Mass was followed by a private burial.
Family, friends, and fans gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York to pay tribute to Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music, who died last month at 75. A public funeral Mass was held, followed by a private burial.
New York bid farewell to salsa icon Willie Colón with a public funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, followed by a musical tribute featuring trombones playing his iconic songs.
New York said goodbye to Willie Colón with a public funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, followed by a musical tribute featuring trombones playing his iconic songs.
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