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Legendary Salsa Musician Willie Colón Dead at 75

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  • Willie Colón, a towering figure in salsa, died at age 75, prompting widespread tributes from fellow musicians and fans.
  • The NPR obituary notes Colón’s enduring legacy as a pioneer who helped bring salsa to international audiences and shaped its political and social consciousness.
  • Siembra, Colón's 1978 collaboration with Rubén Blades, remains the best-selling salsa album of all time and a defining work for the genre.

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Willie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75

Willie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75

Willie Colón, salsa singer and musician, dies aged 75

Willie Colón, salsa singer and musician, dies aged 75

Renowned Puerto Rican salsa musician Willie Colón dies at 75

Renowned Puerto Rican salsa musician Willie Colón dies at 75

US salsa legend Willie Colón, vocalist, trombonist and composer, dies aged 75

US salsa legend Willie Colón, vocalist, trombonist and composer, dies aged 75

Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75

Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75

Salsa legend dies aged 75 as family share heartbreaking tributes

Salsa legend dies aged 75 as family share heartbreaking tributes

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