US salsa legend Willie Colón, vocalist, trombonist and composer, dies aged 75
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Willie Colón, the influential salsa musician known for his trombone playing, vocals, and compositions, died on Saturday at age 75. Colón, born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, sold over 30 million albums and earned multiple platinum records and Grammy nominations. He began his career at age 15 with Fania Records, releasing his debut album "El Malo" in 1967. Colón's music blended jazz, rock, and salsa with traditional Latin rhythms, and his collaborations with artists like Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades produced genre-defining hits such as "Pedro Navaja." His 1978 album "Siembra" with Blades remains the best-selling salsa album ever. Colón's manager and Fania Records both released statements highlighting his impact on expanding and politicizing salsa music, bringing it to a global audience.
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