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Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
February 22, 2026Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says - Reuters
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says Reuters
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Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, has died
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 m
Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Trombonist, Dies at 75
Willie Colón, a trombonist, bandleader, composer, and key architect of salsa music, has died. His family confirmed the news via social media on February 21; although they did not share a cause of deat
Willie Colón, Salsa Music Legend and Activist, Dies at 75
Weekend Night Editor Willie Colón, one of the most celebrated and influential figures in Latin music history, died Saturday at the age of 75. His death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Pietro C
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports. The Grammy nominat
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