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Willie Colón, Architect Of Modern Salsa And One Of Latin Music's Most Fearless Innovators, Dies At 75
Willie Colón, the visionary trombonist, composer, producer and bandleader who helped build the foundation of modern salsa and transformed Latin music into a global cultural force, died on February 21, 2026. He was 75. His family confirmed his death in a public statement, saying he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.





















