American salsa legend Willie Colon, ⁠the ⁠pioneering trombonist, vocalist and ⁠composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family ​said in a statement. "While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in ‌the timeless gift of his ‌music and the cherished memories he created that will live on ⁠forever,

Willie Colón, the salsa legend who took the genre to new heights while recording more than two dozen albums for Fania Records, died Saturday. He was 75 years old. Colón's family shared the news in a post on the musician's Facebook page.

The salsa icon and Nuyorican pioneer’s bold trombone sound and landmark collaborations helped define a generation of Latin music.

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday at the age of 75, his family confirmed in a message posted on his social media accounts.

Iconic Nuyorican salsa musician and activist Willie Colón has died age 75, according to a post from his family on his Facebook page.

Willie Colón, a beloved Nuyorican musician and a legend in the salsa music scene in both City and around the world, has died, his family announced Saturday. He was 75 years old. “It is with

Willie Colón, the prominent salsa singer and musician, has died aged 75. Colón’s family announced his death Saturday with a tribute on Facebook. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband,