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Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón, 75, has died, remembered for defining salsa’s sound and championing Latino identity through music and activism.
Willie Colón, the legendary salsa musician, composer, and social activist, has died at 75.
Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, he rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s as a trombonist, bandleader, and innovator who helped define salsa’s sound by blending Afro-Latin rhythms with jazz, rock, and soul.
His landmark collaborations, especially with Rubén Blades on the best-selling album *Siembra*, addressed social issues and celebrated Latino identity.
A Grammy-nominated artist with over 40 albums and 30 million records sold worldwide, Colón remained a prominent advocate for civil rights and community empowerment.
His family confirmed his passing, saying he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, though the cause was not disclosed.
El legendario músico de salsa Willie Colón, de 75 años, ha fallecido, recordado por definir el sonido de la salsa y por defender la identidad latina a través de la música y el activismo.