Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at 75, leaving a global rhythm
TL;DR
Willie Colón, the influential salsa trombonist and arranger who helped define the New York salsa sound, died at 75. Over a six-decade career he produced hits such as El Malo and Siembra, collaborated with Rubén Blades and Héctor Lavoe, and earned multiple accolades including the Latin Grammy Musical Excellence Award in 2004; his work bridged Puerto Rican and New York cultures and left a lasting imprint on Latin music.
- Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75 BBC
- ‘One of the legends’: Bad Bunny joins tributes to US salsa pioneer Willie Colón The Guardian
- Willie Colón: 14 Essential Songs and Albums The New York Times
- Bad Bunny Pays Tribute to Willie Colón at São Paulo Concert Billboard
- Rubén Blades, Rauw Alejandro, More Honor Salsa Giant Willie Colón: 'Maestro, Thank You for Your Legacy' Rolling Stone
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