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Salsa Trailblazer Willie Colón Dies at 75

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Salsa Trailblazer Willie Colón Dies at 75
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Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist who helped pioneer modern salsa and co-led the landmark Siembra with Rubén Blades, has died at 75, prompting tributes from Bad Bunny, Marc Anthony, and fellow Latin music artists.

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  1. Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Trombonist, Dies at 75  Pitchfork
  2. Willie Colón Played Up the Bad Guy With Purpose  The New York Times
  3. Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says  CNN
  4. Bad Bunny Pays Tribute to Willie Colón at São Paulo Concert  Billboard
  5. Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75  BBC

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