Willie Colón, Salsa Legend, Dies at 75

Willie Colón, a towering figure in salsa music and a Nuyorican pioneer, has died at the age of 75. His bold trombone sound and landmark collaborations helped define a generation of Latin music.

Feb 21, 2026 22:01 Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says

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Willie Colón, Legendary Salsa Icon, Dies at 75

Willie Colón, a towering figure in salsa music and a key architect of the Nuyorican salsa sound, has died at the age of 75. His passing marks the end of an era for Latin music, leaving behind a rich legacy of innovation and social commentar...

Feb 21, 2026 18:32 Willie Colón, legendary Nuyorican salsa icon, dead at 75

Music / Salsa

Willie Colón: Salsa Legend Dies at 75

Willie Colón, the Bronx-born salsa pioneer, has died at 75. A trombonist, composer, and bandleader, Colón was a key figure in the development of salsa music, blending jazz, mambo, and other Latin rhythms. His work with Héctor Lavoe and his...

Feb 21, 2026 18:01 Muere la leyenda de la salsa Willie Colón