Family, friends and fans will gather Monday morning in New York to pay tribute to Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated ...

The legendary salsero mixed music with activism for much of his life. Learn about Willie Colon's ties to politics and Westchester County.

The music that the world now knows as salsa would probably not exist if not for the vision of Willie Colón. While Eddie Palmieri’s La Perfecta had been plying the two-trombone sound for years, Colón ...

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The music titan, who made more than 40 albums, died on Saturday. These recordings show how he shaped the genre ...

Fans, family, and fellow musicians gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday to mourn the loss of beloved salsa icon Willie Colón.

Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died. He was 75. His family and manager ...

The news of Willie Colón’s passing at 75 hit hard Saturday morning. Those of us of a certain age remember the defiance of the ...

A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Willie Colón, a legendary trombonist and pioneer of salsa music, has died. He was 75. His death on Saturday was ...

Salsa music is deeply ingrained in Latine culture, and on this episode we explore its roots and the sounds that preceded it.